Accounts Payable Assistant (Term Time)

About the company

Vitae Financial Recruitment are working with an established education organisation who are looking to recruit a Term-Time Accounts Payable Assistant to join their finance team on an initial 3-month basis.

Your tasks

• Processing invoices and supporting the Accounts Payable function
• Working with purchase orders and ensuring invoices are correctly matched
• Resolving invoice and payment queries and following issues through to resolution
• Using finance/AP systems to maintain accurate records
• Liaising with internal colleagues and suppliers where required
• Supporting the wider finance team as needed
• Potential to become involved in Sales Ledger and credit control as the role develops

Requirements

This is a great opportunity for an experienced AP professional who enjoys working in a close-knit finance team and is looking for a term-time opportunity. There is also genuine potential for the role to become permanent for the right person.

We're looking for

• Previous Accounts Payable experience
• Experience using an AP/finance system
• Knowledge of purchase order processes
• Experience using PS Financials would be highly advantageous
• Strong communication skills and a proactive approach
• Someone who can follow up outstanding issues independently and use their initiative
• Previous experience within schools, education or a Multi-Academy Trust would be advantageous
• DBS checked / able to meet the required DBS criteria

If you have solid AP experience and are looking for a term -time role where you can make a genuine contribution to a small finance team, we'd be keen to hear from you.

What we offer

Rate: £15.13 per hour PAYE (circa £29,500 FTE equivalent)

Duration: Initial 3 months, with the intention of securing the right person on a permanent basis with the potential for increased hours.

Other

Term-Time Accounts Payable Assistant Edmonton, North London | £15.13 per hour PAYE | 36 hours per week

The role is office-based, 5 days per week, with flexibility around the working hours.

Hours & Location

• 36 hours per week over term time
• Flexible start/finish times, e.g. 8am-4pm or 9am-5pm
• 100% office-based
• Free Parking