Temp Accounts Payable Assistant

Our client, who are a well-known and exciting business based in Guildford are seeking an Accounts Payable Assistant to join their Accounts team on a temporary basis. To be successful in this role, you will have consistent Accounts Payable knowledge and experience. The successful individual will be able to meet the expected demands of the business, provide a high quality service to the business and suppliers. You will also have a wealth of experience processing Purchase Orders and reconciling invoices. Accounts Payable Assistant - Benefits * Excellent working environment * Competitive rate * Free parking * Starting ASAP so only candidates on no notice will be considered * Fully office based * DRIVER REQUIRED DUE TO LOCATION Accounts Payable Assistant - About The Role * Supplier statement reconciliations * Dealing with supplier queries via phone and email * Investigating discrepancies between purchase orders and invoices * Coding and processing all invoices received in the business * Controlling and monitoring the authorisation of invoices * Managing the Accounts Payable inbox * General ad-hoc accounts duties as and when requested The successful Accounts Payable Assistant will have: It is essential that you have the following skills and experience: * A wealth of solid/consistent Accounts Payable experience, in particular, experienced in coding and processing a high volume of invoices on a daily basis * Processing purchase orders * Reconciling invoices * Resolving queries * An excellent work ethic, attention to detail and strong communication skills * Organised and used to working in a fast paced environment * Ability to work independently as well as part of a team * Prior experience within an Accounts Payable role is essential Please only apply for this Accounts Payable Assistant position if you meet the above essential criteria/experience and can travel to Guildford on a daily basis with ease. Howett Thorpe are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role and comply with all relevant UK legislation and do not discriminate on any protected characteristics. Due to the high volume of applications we currently receive, we are unable to respond to all candidates. If you do not hear from a Consultant within 5 working days, please assume that you have not been successful. Refer a friend If this job is not of interest to you, but you know a friend or colleague who may be interested, recommend them to us and receive a minimum of £150 in vouchers if we assist them in securing a permanent role and a minimum of £25 in vouchers if we place them in a temporary assignment. (Terms & conditions apply)