Accounts Payable

Accounts Payable Analyst - 3 Month Assignment
Watford Office, Remote Position 19 an hour Immediate Start

We are working with a leading global company to find an experienced Accounts Payable Analyst for an urgent 12-week temporary assignment.

This is a hands-on role where you'll play a key part in clearing a backlog of AP invoices and analysing data to improve processes moving forward.

You MUST be confident using Excel to analyse large volumes of data using formulas and be able to spot inconsistencies and trends. There will be an initial Excel test.

You also must be able to pick up your equipment from the Watford office.

What you'll be doing:

• Investigating and clearing a backlog of approximately 3,000 invoices
• Identifying and correcting discrepancies (e.g., PO numbers, cost centres, VAT codes)
• Using SAP to extract and analyse AP data
• Carrying out Excel-based analysis to detect issues such as pricing inconsistencies
• Highlighting root causes of errors and working proactively to prevent repeat issues
• Collaborating with internal teams to streamline invoice processes

What we're looking for:

• Strong AP experience with a background in finance or data analysis
• Confident Excel skills - including the ability to calculate unit prices, use pivot tables and VLOOKUPs, and spot changes over time
• Previous SAP experience is essential
• A high level of attention to detail and ability to work independently
• Comfortable working remotely and managing your own time effectively

This role will suit someone who:

• Enjoys problem-solving and digging into the detail
• Can hit the ground running in a fast-paced finance environment
• Takes ownership of tasks and delivers high-quality work under tight timelines

If you're available immediately and have the experience we're looking for, we'd love to hear from you.

Think Accountancy and Finance is the finance division of Think Specialist Recruitment, an independent recruitment agency based in Hemel Hempstead and working across the Herts, Beds and Bucks area. We specialise in permanent, temporary and contract recruitment with areas of expertise including: Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Finance Admin, Part Qualified Finance, Credit Control and Bookkeepers.