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Accounts Payable Assistant

Salary

£15.00-£17.00 per hour, inc benefits

Location

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom

Job type

Temporary

Sector

Accountancy & finance

Job ref

X3-1289351

Job posted

Posted 12 days ago

About the Role

Our client, a not-for-profit organisation based in the centre of Cambridge, are looking for a detail-oriented and organised Accounts Payable Assistant to join their finance team. This role is ideal for someone with strong numerical skills and a keen eye for accuracy, who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment.

You will play a key role in ensuring supplier invoices are processed efficiently and payments are made on time, helping to maintain strong relationships with vendors.

This role is a temporary role for a length of 6 months and can pay an hourly rate of £15-£16.

Key Responsibilities

  • Processing high volumes of supplier invoices accurately and in a timely manner
  • Matching, batching, and coding invoices
  • Reconciling supplier statements and resolving discrepancies
  • Preparing payment runs (BACS, CHAPS, or international payments)
  • Handling supplier queries via phone and email
  • Maintaining accurate financial records and filing systems
  • Assisting with month-end processes and reporting
  • Supporting the wider finance team with ad hoc duties

Skills & Experience Required

  • Previous experience in an Accounts Payable or finance role
  • Statement reconciliation
  • Processing expenses
  • Mailbox management
  • Multi-currency exposure.
  • Intermediate Excel

What’s on offer

  • Competitive Rate (£15-£16 per hour)
  • Holiday Pay
  • Hybrid Working

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