Accounts Payable Assistant (6 Month Contract) Cheltenham, 6 months temporary-to-permanent, £28-32K
Start: ASAP
A well established manufacturing organisation based in Cheltenham is seeking an Accounts Payable Assistant to support their finance team during a busy period. This is a great interim opportunity to join a collaborative, fast paced environment where digital finance systems and automated processes are at the core of the AP function.
Key Responsibilities
Managing end-to-end processing of supplier invoices through an automated workflow system
Monitoring invoice queues and ensuring timely approval routing
Investigating and resolving invoice exceptions, discrepancies, or blocked items
Maintaining accurate supplier account information and updating system records
Handling supplier queries confidently and professionally, ensuring timely resolution
Supporting weekly payment runs and ensuring compliance with internal controls
Assisting the wider finance team with month?end tasks such as reconciliations and reporting
Ensuring all processes adhere to audit and compliance requirements
About You
Experience in Accounts Payable or a similar finance role
Comfortable working with digital invoice processing ERP systems (SAP/Oracle or similar)
Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
Confident communicator who can collaborate with internal departments and external suppliers
Ability to thrive in a fast?moving environment with shifting priorities
Proactive, problem?solving mindset with a team?oriented approach
What’s on offer
Competitive rate
Chance to join a supportive and friendly finance team
Exposure to modern AP processes within a dynamic organisation
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