Accounts Payable AssistantLocation: Colchester, EssexJob Type: Temporary, Part-time (24 hours per week, ideally across 5 days but flexible)Salary Range: £15.00 per hourDepartment: FinanceWork Environment: Fully office basedJoin our client''s Finance team as an Accounts Payable Assistant, where you will play a crucial role in ensuring the accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices, maintaining the purchase ledger, and resolving supplier queries in accordance with company policies.Day-to-day of the role:Process high volumes of supplier invoices and credit notes.Match invoices to purchase orders and delivery notes.Maintain the accounts payable/purchase ledger.Prepare supplier payments in line with agreed terms.Resolve supplier statement and payment queries by phone and email.Assist with month-end accounts payable activities.Ensure compliance with internal financial controls and procedures.Support audits by providing invoice and payment documentation.Required Skills and Qualifications:Previous experience in an Accounts Payable or Finance Assistant role.Strong attention to detail and accuracy.Ability to work with ERP/accounting systems (SAP or similar desirable).Good Excel and general Microsoft Office skills.Confident communicator with suppliers and internal stakeholders.Ability to manage workload and meet deadlines.Desirable:Experience working in a manufacturing or engineering business.Understanding of purchase order processes.AAT study or finance qualification (benefici