Accounts Payable Assistant

Contract (4 Months Minimum)

Chippenham | £13 per hour | Immediate Start | Office-Based

A well-established business in Chippenham is looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Assistant to join their busy finance team on a rolling contract.

This is a fast-paced, high-volume role offering variety and the chance to make an immediate impact.

Responsibility - Accounts Payable Assistant

Processing a high volume of business overhead invoices and employee expenses
Raising purchase orders, matching and coding invoices, and resolving any discrepancies quickly
Managing supplier queries and resolving payment disputes efficiently
Preparing and running daily BACS payment runs plus ad-hoc payments (CHAPS, faster payments) and producing remittance advices
Reconciling monthly supplier statements and keeping vendor records accurate and up to date
Maintaining the purchase ledger, clearing debit balances and unmatched items
Supporting month-end close and internal/external audits
Building strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure smooth payment cycles
Hitting departmental KPIs and supporting ad-hoc finance tasks as needed
Experience - Accounts Payable Assistant

Proven experience in a similar Accounts Payable / Purchase Ledger role
Hands-on knowledge of invoice processing, BACS payment runs, and supplier statement reconciliations
Intermediate Excel skills - comfortable with VLOOKUPs, PivotTables and large data sets
Strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritise under pressure
Confident and assertive communication - happy to chase suppliers and colleagues when needed
A proactive “can-do” attitude and the flexibility to adapt in a busy environment
Why Apply? - Accounts Payable Assistant

Immediate start available
£13 per hour
4-month contract
Free on-site parking
Friendly, supportive team
Weekly pay
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