Accounts Payable Experience
Hays Accounts and Finance
Exeter · posted 20 August 2026
Salary
£16 – £17.5 an hour
Job type
full time
Location
Exeter, Devon
Category
Accounting/Financial/Insurance
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 documentationThese 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 providedWhat 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 organisationWhat 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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