Accounts Payable Administrator – 12‑Week Temporary Role

About the role

Lotus UK Manufacturing is seeking an Accounts Payable Administrator for a 12‑week temporary contract at its Hethel plant in Norfolk. The role sits in the Finance Department supporting supplier invoice processing and payment activities.

Key responsibilities

• Accurately process supplier invoices within agreed timelines.
• Handle invoice and VAT administration and data entry.
• Investigate and resolve supplier queries promptly and professionally.
• Reconcile supplier statements to ledger balances.
• Distribute supplier correspondence and ensure proper filing.
• Liaise with internal teams to resolve invoice disputes and approval issues.
• Raise and manage supplier debit notes and cancellations.
• Maintain accurate data in the finance system and prepare supplier payment runs.
• Identify process improvements and provide feedback/training to relevant teams.
• Perform reconciliations and error checks on control accounts and intercompany balances.

Required profile

• Proven experience in an Accounts Payable role (preferred but not essential).
• Strong communication skills with a customer‑focused mindset.
• Confident working independently as well as part of a team.
• Proactive, organised and able to take ownership of work.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Minimum GCSE Grade C (or equivalent) in Maths and English.

Required skills

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Office

What we offer

• Hourly rate of £13.91.
• Fixed‑term contract of up to 12 weeks.
• Flexible working policy with on‑site requirement of at least three days per week.
• Payroll administered through a supporting agency.