Interim Accounts Payable

Hays Accounts and Finance • Temporary • Remote (Bristol, City Of Bristol, England, United Kingdom) • £13 - £17 / hour • 1d ago

About the Company

This organisation is a well-established public sector body responsible for managing and maintaining significant environmental and land-based assets across England. With a strong focus on sustainability, conservation, and community engagement, they play a key role in supporting both environmental objectives and public access initiatives.They offer a collaborative and purpose-driven working environment, where employees are encouraged to contribute to meaningful work while developing their professional skills within a supportive team.

About the Role

Due to ongoing demand within the finance function, our client is looking to recruit an Accounts Payable Assistant to join their established transactional finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to build on their existing experience within a structured and high-performing environment.You will be responsible for supporting the end-to-end accounts payable process, ensuring that all supplier transactions are handled accurately, efficiently, and in line with internal procedures.

Key responsibilities will include:

Monitoring and prioritising the finance inbox, ensuring queries and invoices are dealt with promptly.
Processing a high volume of supplier invoices, including accurate coding, VAT treatment, and matching to purchase orders.
Liaising with budget holders to obtain timely invoice approvals.
Processing authorised invoices for payment within agreed timeframes.
Reconciling supplier statements and investigating any discrepancies.
Setting up new supplier accounts in line with company policies and procedures.
Responding to supplier queries in a professional and efficient manner.
Liaising with internal teams and external stakeholders to maintain a high standard of service delivery.
Providing ad hoc administrative and financial support to the wider finance team as required.

This role will suit someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment with a varied workload.

What You Will Need to SucceedTo be successful in this role, you will:

Have previous experience in an Accounts Payable or transactional finance position.
Possess strong attention to detail and accuracy when processing financial data.
Have a good understanding of invoice processing, reconciliations, and VAT principles.
Be highly organised, with the ability to prioritise workload effectively.
Demonstrate strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships with stakeholders.
Have a proactive and professional approach to resolving queries.
Be comfortable working both independently and as part of a team.
Experience with finance systems and Microsoft Excel would be advantageous.

Details

Hourly Rate: £16.18/hour premium

Hybrid Working: Initially in 5 days a week to settle in, then hybrid working with 2 days in office

Length of Assignment: December 2026

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