Accounts Payable Specialist - Temporary - 6 Months
Location: Twickenham
Temporary role - 6 months initially - further extensions subject to performance and sign off
Hybrid working - 3 days in the office, 2 at home
Parking: Close to all public transport links and free parking available
About the Role
Gleeson Recruitment Group are delighted to be exclusively supporting our client - who is looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Accounts Payable Specialist to join our client's AP team of 3, initially on a 6-month temporary basis. This role will support the day-to-day running of the Accounts Payable function, ensuring invoices are processed accurately and suppliers are managed effectively.
The successful candidate will have previous Accounts Payable experience, strong reconciliation skills, and a positive, can-do approach to their work. Experience using SAP is preferred but full training will be given on the SAP system.
Key Responsibilities
- Processing high volumes of purchase invoices accurately and in a timely manner
- Matching, batching, and coding invoices
- Carrying out supplier statement reconciliations
- Investigating and resolving invoice and payment queries
- Handling supplier and internal stakeholder queries professionally and efficiently
- Maintaining accurate supplier records and accounts
- Assisting with month-end Accounts Payable processes
- Setting up of new Vendors in the system
- Supporting the wider finance team with ad hoc duties as required
- Ensuring compliance with company procedures and financial controls
Skills & Experience Required
- Previous experience working within an Accounts Payable role
- Strong statement reconciliation experience
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage workload and prioritise effectively
- Positive and proactive approach to work
- SAP experience preferred
- Competent user of Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
Personal Attributes
- Team player with a flexible attitude
- Reliable and organised
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Professional and approachable manner
What Our Client Can Offer
- Opportunity to work with a globally recognised premium brand
- Friendly and supportive team environment
- Valuable experience within a busy finance function
- Competitive hourly rate / salary equivalent
Please do get in touch for further details on this superb Accounts Payable opportunity.
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