Temporary Accounts Payable Assistant

Accounts Payable Assistant (Temporary Contract) Crawley | Hybrid Working | Up to £32,000 temporary equivalent A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Accounts Payable Assistant to join a busy and supportive finance team on a temporary contract. This role would suit someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys working with high volumes of transactions and can confidently manage supplier accounts while maintaining excellent levels of accuracy and service. You will play a key role in supporting the Accounts Payable function, ensuring invoices are processed efficiently and payments are made in line with agreed deadlines. Key Responsibilities Processing a high volume of supplier invoices accurately and efficiently Matching invoices against purchase orders and goods received records Managing three-way matching processes and resolving discrepancies Reconciling supplier statements and investigating outstanding items Preparing and supporting regular payment runs Dealing with supplier and internal stakeholder queries Maintaining accurate supplier account records Building strong working relationships across the wider business About You To be successful in this role, you will have: Previous Accounts Payable or Purchase Ledger experience Experience working within a high-volume processing environment Strong reconciliation and problem-solving skills Good Excel skills Experience using ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Dynamics, or similar Excellent communication and organisational skills A proactive approach and strong attention to detail The ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines What's on Offer Temporary role up to 6 months, could be extended further Salary up to £32,000 temporary equivalent Hybrid working (3 days in the office, 2 from home after initial training) Immediate start Free parking Candidates available at short notice are highly encouraged to apply. Alexander Lloyd is the leading recruiter across a range of roles within the Finance and Accountancy space. From part to fully qualified accountants up to Director level throughout Surrey, Sussex, London & Kent. Due to the high amount of interest that we receive for each of our roles unfortunately we cannot respond to each application individually, therefore if you do not hear back from one of our consultants you have not been shortlisted for this role. Please continue to check our website for any other roles which may be of interest