Accounts Payable Experience
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £16 - £17.50 |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Exeter, EX1 2QL |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Posting date: | 20 Aug 2026 |
| Closing date: | 10 Sept 2026 |
Summary
Your new company
Hays are recruiting for an Accounts Payable Assistant and Accounts Receivable Assistants on behalf of a large public sector organisation based in Exeter.
These are excellent opportunities to join a busy finance team where full training will be provided and flexible working hours can be offered around childcare commitments.
Your new role
As part of the Payments team, you will support either the Accounts Payable or Accounts Receivable function.
Responsibilities may include:
- Processing invoices, payments and financial information
- Maintaining accurate records and data
- Handling supplier or customer queries via phone and email
- Supporting the wider finance team with administrative tasks
- Ensuring information is entered accurately onto internal systems
- Assisting with payment processing and financial documentation
These roles are primarily administration-focused rather than heavily finance-based, making them ideal for candidates with strong organisational and customer service skills.
The positions are fully office-based in Exeter, working approximately 40 hours per week and paying £17.00 per hour via an umbrella company.
What you'll need to succeed
- Previous administration experience
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Good communication and telephone skills
- Confidence using Microsoft Office and IT systems
- Ability to prioritise workloads and work to deadlines
- Previous experience within Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Finance Administration, Customer Service or a similar office environment would be advantageous
- Experience using finance systems would be beneficial, although full training will be provided
What you'll get in return
- £17.00 per hour via umbrella company
- Flexible working hours around childcare commitments
- Full training on internal systems and processes
- Supportive and welcoming team environment
- One-stage Teams interview process
- Valuable finance and administration experience within a large organisation
What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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