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Accounts assistant

Job Reference: FJ-9mwvj

Accountancy
Gillingham, Kent
£15.38 per hour
Temporary

Accounts Assistant (Purchases) - Maternity Cover

Mon-Friday 8.30 - 4.30pm - 9 month contract.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Maintain accurate supplier records, including setting up new suppliers and updating details.
  • Process purchase invoices: save/upload for authorisation, reconcile supplier statements and prepare supplier payments.
  • Manage supplier queries professionally and liaise with internal stakeholders to resolve invoice/payment issues.
  • Maintain the supplier mailbox and support regular supplier communication/meetings as required.
  • Administer weekly subcontractor payroll processes: circulate timesheets for approval, prepare payroll spreadsheets and upload to the relevant portal.
  • Produce weekly suggested payments reports and ad-hoc reports; support the finance team with analysis and audit requests.
  • Help drive continuous improvement within the purchase ledger function.

Requirements/Qualifications:

  • Previous experience in accounts payable/purchase ledger (or similar finance admin role).
  • High attention to detail and confident with spreadsheets.
  • Strong communication skills with suppliers and internal teams.

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