Accounts Payable

Accounts Payable Maternity cover 13 months Darlington DL1 | £30,000 - £34,000 | 13-Month FTC ( possibility of permanent opportunities thereafter) We're recruiting for an experienced Accounts Payable Associate to join a…

Hybrid Finance
Pay rate £30,000 – £34,000/year
Job type Temporary
Posted 8 October 2026

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Accounts Payable

Maternity cover 13 months

Darlington DL1 | £30,000 - £34,000 | 13-Month FTC ( possibility of permanent opportunities thereafter)

We're recruiting for an experienced Accounts Payable Associate to join a busy finance team on a 13-month maternity cover contract, with an immediate start available.

Key Responsibilities for the Accounts Payable role

Process high volumes of supplier invoices accurately and efficiently
Prepare and process payments, including BACS and wire transfers
Resolve supplier queries and invoice discrepancies
Reconcile supplier statements and AP balance sheet accounts
Analyse AP data and investigate outstanding GRNI balances
Support month-end close activities, journals, and reporting
Identify process improvements and support AP projects
Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers

What We're Looking For

Proven Accounts Payable experience within a fast-paced environment
Strong Excel skills, including:
Pivot Tables
VLOOKUPs/XLOOKUPs
Data analysis and reconciliations
Experience with AP reconciliations and balance sheet accounts
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
AAT Level 3 qualified or studying (desirable, not essential)
Dealing with European Accounts majority being with Poland. Polish Language skills would be highly beneficial but not essential
Good communication skills are essential

What's On Offer for this Accounts Payable role

Hourly pay rate based on a salary of £30,000 - £34,000 ( weekly paid)
13-month maternity cover
Immediate start available
Hybrid working after initial training period (2 days office / 3 days home)
Full Time 37.5 hrs week core hours are 8-4/9-5 but there is flexibility offered
Opportunity to join a global supportive finance team
Possible opportunities of permanent roles thereafter

Apply today if you're an experienced Accounts Payable professional with competent Excel skills looking for your next hybrid working opportunity in the Darlington area .

Travail Employment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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