Accounts Payable Clerk

Sheridan Maine London; Greater London; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheridan Maine London seeks an Accounts Payable Clerk for a full-time temporary post in London, paying £11 hourly.

Reporting into the finance function, you will process a high volume of supplier invoices, match to purchase orders, code and post entries, reconcile statements and prepare payment runs.

The role requires prior accounts payable experience, strong attention to detail and proficiency with accounting software, and availability at short notice.

Qualifications

• Previous accounts payable or purchase ledger experience.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Experience processing a high volume of invoices.
• Ability to investigate and resolve discrepancies.
• Availability at short notice to start immediately.

Responsibilities

• Process a high volume of supplier invoices.
• Match invoices to purchase orders and resolve discrepancies.
• Code and post invoices to the appropriate accounts.
• Prepare supplier payment runs.
• Reconcile supplier statements and investigate outstanding items.
• Respond to supplier queries and resolve payment issues.
• Maintain accurate supplier records.
• Process employee expenses where required.
• Assist with month-end activities and reconciliations.
• Support the wider finance team with ad hoc tasks.

Skills

Accounts payable

High-volume invoicing

Invoice matching

Attention to detail

Accounting software

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Accounts Payable Clerk | London | Temporary | £11 per hour

Sheridan Maine London seeks an Accounts Payable Clerk for a full-time, temporary post in London, paying £11 hourly.

Reporting into the finance function, the successful candidate will manage purchase ledger duties, processing supplier invoices in high volumes, matching these to purchase orders, and investigating discrepancies. Coding and posting invoice entries, reconciling supplier statements, and preparing payment runs form part of the daily routine, alongside responding to vendor queries. Applicants should demonstrate prior accounts payable experience, strong attention to detail, and proficiency in accounting software. Availability at short notice is essential, as the assignment begins promptly. This position suits someone keen to contribute within a well-established organisation's finance team.

Sheridan Maine is delighted to be working with a well-established organisation in London, which is looking for a Temporary Accounts Payable Clerk to join its finance team on a temporary basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Accounts Payable professional who is available at short notice and can quickly settle into a busy finance environment. As the Accounts Payable Clerk, you will support the day-to-day running of the purchase ledger function, ensuring invoices and payments are processed accurately and efficiently.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Processing a high volume of supplier invoices accurately and efficiently
• Matching invoices to purchase orders and resolving discrepancies
• Coding and posting invoices to the appropriate accounts
• Preparing supplier payment runs
• Reconciling supplier statements and investigating outstanding items
• Responding to supplier queries and resolving payment issues
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date supplier records
• Processing employee expenses where required
• Assisting with month-end activities and reconciliations
• Supporting the wider finance team with ad hoc tasks as required

We're looking for an Accounts Payable professional who can hit the ground running and is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

You will ideally have:

• Previous Accounts Payable or purchase ledger experience
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Experience processing a high volume of invoices
• The ability to investigate and resolve discrepancies
• The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
• Experience using an accounting or ERP system would be advantageous

This is a great opportunity to gain further experience within a busy finance function while working as part of a supportive team. The role is temporary, making it particularly suited to an experienced Accounts Payable professional who is available immediately or at short notice.

If you're an experienced Accounts Payable Clerk looking for a temporary opportunity in London, we'd love to hear from you.

For this role you are required to be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction.

Due to the high volume of applications, it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days, please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.