Accounts Payable Assistant


Company:	Hays Specialist Recruitment
Salary:	£17 to £17 an hour
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Middlesbrough, TS1 1QA
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	27 Aug 2026
Closing date:	26 Sept 2026

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Summary

Temporary Accounts Payable Assistant Middlesbrough | 4 Days Office / 1 Day Home Working | Immediate Start | Contract Until January 2027

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Accounts Payable Assistant to join a highly respected and well-established organisation based in Middlesbrough. This is a fantastic chance to become part of a friendly and supportive finance team, gaining valuable experience within a reputable business while contributing to a busy finance function. Offering an immediate start and a contract running until January 2027, this role would suit a motivated finance professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and is looking for stability within an established team.

Key Responsibilities

Processing high volumes of supplier invoices accurately and efficiently

Matching, batching and coding invoices

Reconciling supplier statements and resolving discrepancies

Handling supplier queries and maintaining positive relationships

Preparing payment runs

Ensuring transactions are processed in line with company procedures

Assisting with month-end accounts payable activities

Supporting the wider finance team with ad hoc duties as required

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

Previous Accounts Payable experience

Excellent attention to detail and accuracy

Strong organisational and time management skills

The ability to manage a busy workload and meet deadlines

Good communication skills and a proactive approach

Experience using finance systems and Microsoft Excel

What's on Offer?

✅ Immediate start available

✅ Contract until January 2027

✅ Hybrid working pattern (4 days office, 1 day home working)

✅ Opportunity to work for a prestigious organisation

✅ Supportive and established finance team

✅ Competitive hourly rate

If you're an experienced Accounts Payable professional available at short notice and looking for your next exciting temporary opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.

What you need to do now

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