Gleeson Recruitment Group
Accounts Payable
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Accounts Payable (Temporary)
Leicester | Up to £35,000 Pro Rata | Office-Based (5 Days per Week) | Temporary Contract
Are you an experienced Accounts Payable professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in accuracy and attention to detail? Our client, a large and well-established organisation, is seeking an Accounts Payable Coordinator to join their finance team on a temporary basis.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy finance function where you will play a key role in ensuring supplier payments are processed accurately, efficiently, and in line with company procedures.
The Role
As an Accounts Payable Coordinator, you will be responsible for supporting the end-to-end purchase ledger process, maintaining supplier relationships, and ensuring timely payment of invoices. Working closely with colleagues across the business, you'll help maintain strong financial controls while contributing to process improvements.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the preparation and completion of regular supplier payment runs.
- Process and verify invoices, ensuring compliance with company policies and VAT requirements.
- Reconcile supplier statements and investigate discrepancies.
- Resolve supplier and internal stakeholder queries in a timely manner.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records within the finance system.
- Ensure all Accounts Payable processes and controls are followed consistently.
- Organise and maintain financial documentation in line with internal procedures.
- Identify opportunities to improve processes and increase efficiency.
- Provide additional support to the wider finance team as required.
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About You
The successful candidate will have:
- Previous experience within an Accounts Payable, Purchase Ledger, or Finance Assistant role.
- Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Experience reconciling supplier accounts and resolving payment queries.
- A proactive, problem-solving approach.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with stakeholders.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and finance systems.
- The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
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What's on Offer?
- Temporary contract with an immediate start available.
- Salary up to £35,000 pro rata.
- Opportunity to gain experience within a large and well-established organisation.
- Supportive and collaborative finance team.
- Free on-site parking.
- Modern office environment in Leicester.
- Full-time, office-based role (5 days per week).
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