Accounts Payable Assistant FTC

Accounts Payable Assistant FTC | Bexley (Office Based) | £27,000

Cobb & Jones is pleased to be supporting a business in the Bexley area in the recruitment of an Accounts Payable Assistant on a 4-month fixed-term contract.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional looking to join a busy and supportive finance team. Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of the purchase ledger function, processing supplier invoices, managing payment queries, and supporting month-end activities.

The successful candidate will have previous accounts payable experience, excellent attention to detail, and a proactive approach to their work.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing supplier invoices accurately and efficiently using Sage Intacct.
• Obtaining invoice approvals and liaising with internal stakeholders to resolve invoice and payment queries.
• Assisting with supplier payment runs.
• Setting up and maintaining supplier accounts, including CIS verification where required.
• Reconciling supplier statements and investigating discrepancies.
• Posting daily cash receipts and supplier payments.
• Supporting month-end processes and reporting deadlines.
• Managing finance inbox queries from suppliers and internal departments.
• Maintaining accurate supplier records and supporting documentation.
• Providing general finance administration support and undertaking ad hoc duties as required.

About You

To be considered for this role, you will ideally possess:

• A minimum of 1 years’ experience in an Accounts Payable, Finance Assistant or Accounts Assistant position.
• Experience of working with accounting systems; Sage Intacct experience would be advantageous.
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• The ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills and confidence dealing with stakeholders at all levels.
• Good Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• A positive, proactive and team-focused approach.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary.
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm
• Immediate opportunity within a supportive finance team.
• Valuable exposure to a busy commercial finance environment.
• Convenient Bexley office location.
• Fixed-term contract with the view to going permanent offering the chance to gain further finance experience and broaden your skill set.