Accounts Payable Assistant

Accounts Payable Assistant
6-Month Contract
Location: Romsey, Hampshire (2 Days per Week Onsite)
Inside IR35 BPSS Clearance Required

A leading UK-based technology and engineering organisation is seeking an Accounts Payable Assistant to support its finance operations on an initial 6-month contract. Operating across advanced research, defence, and national security programmes, the business brings together multidisciplinary teams to develop innovative solutions to complex real-world challenges.

This role will support both Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions, helping to ensure the timely collection and payment of cash across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as credit controller for the business, managing the collection of cash from customers
• Process and post supplier invoices within Accounts Payable
• Maintain supplier records and support supplier administration
• Post receipts and payments within the general ledger
• Maintain the cashbook
• Prepare and submit supplier payment runs in conjunction with the Reporting Business Partner
• Respond to supplier and internal business queries
• Support ad-hoc finance department duties, including petty cash and office records archiving
• Undertake additional reasonable finance-related duties as required

Required Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, or a broader finance support role
• Experience posting receipts and payments within the general ledger
• Experience handling supplier and business finance queries
• Strong team player with a proactive, 'can-do' attitude
• Experience using IFS (desirable)

This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience within a highly collaborative finance team supporting innovative and impactful programmes.

Interested? Please apply with your up-to-date CV.

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