Accounts Payable Accountant (6 Month Contract)

We are looking for an enthusiastic Accounts Payable Accountant to join our UK accounts payable team on a 6 month contract. In this role you will ensure compliance with all accounts payable activities, including accurate posting, VAT compliance, and sound working capital management. This is a remote UK role with monthly travel to Cheltenham for team meetings.
Overview:

• Process purchase invoices
• Support Purchase Order and Purchase Invoice enquiries from the Business Units to ensure compliance and efficiency
• Process payment card and expenses transactions into the ledgers
• Set up supplier payment runs
• Perform supplier statement reconciliations
• Input changes to the Supplier Master
• Post journals such as accruals and prepayments
• Support the delivery of internal and external audit documentation (such as invoice copies, proof of supplier payment etc.)

Responsabilities:

• Previous finance experience, ideally within purchase ledger/ accounts payable
• Proven ability to work to tight timescales and meet deadlines
• Strong planning and organisational skills
• Clear, confident communication skills
• A proactive approach to problem solving and teamwork
• Results‑driven with a strong attention to detail

Qualifications:

• 6 Month Fixed Term Contract
• £27,000 per annum (pro rata)
• Generous Annual Leave – Starting at 25 days plus Bank Holidays, with the option to buy additional leave and increased entitlement with length of service (pro rata)
• 37.5 hours per week – Monday to Friday, remote role with monthly travel to Cheltenham for team meetings (after a couple weeks of office based training)
• Enhanced Family Leave – Enhanced maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave with 6 months full pay, plus 2 weeks full pay for paternity leave
• Enhanced Pension Contributions
• Life Assurance – 4x your annual salary
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – Confidential support, advice, and counselling available 24/7, 365 days a year
• 24/7 GP Service – Access to medical advice anytime
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Eye Care Vouchers – Supporting your health and well-being
• Welcome Pack – Filled with company-branded goodies to kickstart your journey with us

At Kiwa, we deliver results driven by our core values: Ambitious, Reliable, and Engaged the principles that guide how we work with colleagues, customers, and everyone we encounter. We are committed to fostering personal development, encouraging you to be ambitious, explore new ideas, and contribute to making the world a safer, more sustainable place. Here, you’ll thrive in a dynamic environment with ample opportunities for growth and self-development.

As an equal opportunity employer, Kiwa celebrates diversity and is dedicated to building an inclusive, supportive workplace. We embrace flexibility in hiring talented individuals from all backgrounds globally, ensuring a work environment free from prejudice, discrimination, and intimidation. Inclusivity and equality are core to who we are, and we uphold these values without exception.

If you have any questions about this role and would like to speak a member of the Talent Team, please e-mail us at uk.careers@kiwa.com.