Accounts Payable Assistant– 6 months contract - perm

Are you an experienced Accounts Payable pro looking to step up and take on real ownership in your next role? This well‑established distribution business in Stevenage is expanding—and they’re searching for a confident, detail‑driven AP Assistant to join their friendly finance team.

If you’ve got 2–3 years’ experience, thrive in a fast‑paced environment, and love getting stuck into end‑to‑end AP processes, this could be your perfect next move!

What You’ll Be Doing

* Handling supplier queries with confidence and professionalism

* Processing multi-currency stock, expense, and pro‑forma invoices

* Reconciling supplier statements

* Running bi‑weekly multi-currency payment runs

* Updating supplier banking & address details

* Collaborating with suppliers and internal departments to resolve queries

* Reviewing aged creditors and open payments to keep everything on track

* Managing returns to vendors and ensuring credit notes are received

* Supporting the AP Team Leader with ad‑hoc duties

What You’ll Bring

* 2–3 years’ Accounts Payable experience

* Strong Microsoft Outlook & Excel skills

* Experience with Infor 10 is a bonus, not essential

* Excellent communication skills

* A proactive, organised, eye‑for‑detail approach

* Ability to stay calm under pressure and manage a busy workload

What’s In It for You

* Competitive salary: £30,000

* 22 days holiday + Christmas shutdown

* Pension

* Virtual GP service

* Onsite gym equipment

* The chance to turn a 6‑month contract into a permanent role

Ready to Join a Company That Values Growth and Commitment?

If this sounds like your next challenge and you’ve got the AP experience to match, we’d love to hear from you!

(Due to high application volumes, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you don’t hear within 7 days, we’ll keep your details on file for future opportunities.)