Interim Accounts Payable Assistant

Carlisle | Interim Contract | Immediate Start Available

The Opportunity

Robert Half is delighted to be partnering with a well-established business operating across the retail, property and agricultural sectors to recruit an Interim Accounts Payable Assistant.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced purchase ledger professional to join a busy finance team and provide critical support during a key period for the business. Reporting directly to the Group Accountant, you will take ownership of end-to-end accounts payable activities across a group of four companies, ensuring invoices are processed accurately and suppliers are paid on time.

The successful candidate will be comfortable managing high volumes of transactions, resolving supplier queries and working effectively with stakeholders across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing high volumes of purchase invoices from receipt through to payment
• Uploading, registering and coding invoices within the finance system
• Managing supplier accounts and resolving supplier queries promptly
• Chasing and coordinating invoice approvals with budget holders
• Preparing supplier payment runs and payment files for management approval
• Organising urgent and one-off payments where required
• Building strong relationships with suppliers, contractors and internal stakeholders
• Reconciling supplier statements and supporting month-end activities
• Investigating and resolving outstanding creditor balances
• Ensuring compliance with company policies and financial procedures
• Assisting with ad hoc finance and administration duties as required

About You

To be considered for this role, you will have:

• Previous experience within an Accounts Payable or Purchase Ledger position
• A proven track record of processing high volumes of invoices accurately
• Strong working knowledge of accounting systems and Microsoft Excel
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• A highly organised approach and strong attention to detail
• The ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Availability to start at short notice would be advantageous

What's on Offer

• Competitive hourly rate
• Immediate start opportunity
• Exposure to a diverse group of businesses and sectors
• Supportive and collaborative finance team
• Potential for contract extension depending on business requirements

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