Accounts Payable Clerk / Accounts Assistant – Fixed Term Contract
Cardiff
Salary: Up to £32,000 DOE
Initially 3 months with the view to extend up to 6 months
Are you an experienced Accounts Payable Clerk or Accounts Assistant looking for your next opportunity within a growing and forward-thinking business?
We are delighted to be supporting a fantastic Welsh organisation during an exciting period of change and development. Due to ongoing transformation within the finance function, they are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable professional to join their friendly team on an initial 3-month fixed-term contract, with the potential to extend. This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who can come in, hit the ground running and take ownership of the AP process from start to finish.
Reporting directly into the Financial Controller, with a dotted line into the Financial Accountant, you will play a key role within the finance team, supporting day-to-day operations whilst also getting involved in system improvements as the business continues to automate and enhance its processes.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Managing the purchase ledger process from invoice receipt through to payment
- Processing approximately 150 invoices per week
- Preparing and supporting payment runs
- Managing supplier queries and ensuring timely resolution
- Supporting VAT processes
- Processing employee expenses
- Taking ownership of the AP function and ensuring accuracy throughout
- Supporting the ongoing automation of finance systems and processes
- Working closely with the wider finance team to support continuous improvement
What they are looking for:
- Previous experience within a similar Accounts Payable / Accounts Assistant role – essential
- Someone who is confident working in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment
- Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
- A proactive approach with the ability to work independently and take ownership
- Confident communicator with the ability to build strong relationships
- Experience using Microsoft Dynamics Business Central would be highly desirable
- Strong Excel skills are essential
The opportunity:
You’ll be joining a really friendly and supportive finance team at an exciting time for the business. With lots of positive change happening, this role offers the chance to make an immediate impact and be part of improving processes for the future.
The role is Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm, with some flexibility. Once settled, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on a hybrid basis, with approximately 2–3 days per week in the office and the remainder working from home.
If you are available immediately and looking for a new challenge where you can add real value, we’d love to hear from you.
Please get in touch ASAP for further details and immediate consideration.