Accounts Payable Assistant

Accounts Payable Assistant (3-Month Temporary Contract) Chiswick, London (2 days in the office / 3 days from home) Depending on Experience | £100 - £150 Day Rate | PAYE Join one of the world's most recognised brands We're partnering with an iconic global brand to recruit an Accounts Payable Assistant to join their EMEA Shared Services Finance team on an initial 3-month temporary contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a collaborative and supportive finance team based at a modern London HQ. Whether you're an experienced Accounts Payable professional or an ambitious graduate with around 12 months of finance experience looking to take the next step, we'd love to hear from you. What you'll be doing • Processing high-volume supplier invoices accurately and efficiently • Managing supplier queries and maintaining strong relationships • Performing supplier statement reconciliations • Supporting payment runs and month-end activities • Investigating and resolving invoice discrepancies • Working with both manual and OCR invoice processing systems • Ensuring compliance with internal controls and company procedures • Supporting process improvement initiatives across the AP function What we're looking for • Previous Accounts Payable or Finance experience • Experience with 2-way and 3-way PO matching is highly desirable • Inventory, stock or manufacturing finance exposure would be advantageous • Experience using OCR invoice processing systems would be beneficial • Strong attention to detail and accuracy • Good Excel skills • A proactive and positive approach to problem-solving • Someone who enjoys working as part of a team and building strong relationships We're open to • Experienced Accounts Payable professionals looking for their next contract opportunity • Bright graduates with approximately 12 months of finance experience who are keen to learn and develop within a world-class finance function Why apply? • Opportunity to work for a globally recognised consumer brand • Flexible hybrid working (2 days in the office) • Supportive and collaborative team culture • Fantastic exposure within a large international finance function • Excellent experience for your CV • Immediate start available If you're looking for a role where you'll gain valuable experience, work with great people and make an impact from day one, we'd love to hear from you. BH36561