Accounts Payable Assistant

Our client, a well-known and exciting business based in Guildford, is seeking an Accounts Payable Assistant to join their Accounts team on a temporary basis as soon as possible in a fully office-based role. To be successful in this role you will have solid experience of processing a high volume of invoices and purchase orders and be able to provide a high-quality service to the business and suppliers. 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/be: * A wealth of solid Accounts Payable experience, in particular processing a high volume of invoices and purchase orders on a daily basis * Experience of resolving accounts 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 * Available immediately * Able to travel to Guildford on a daily basis with ease and must be a driver due to location Accounts Payable Assistant - Benefits * Excellent working environment * Competitive pay rate * Free parking * Fully office based 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)