Accounts Payable Clerk Temporary

Confidential; Essex; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate start

Short-term contract

Finance team experience

Job summary

Confidential near Chelmsford, Essex, is seeking an experienced Temporary Accounts Payable Clerk to support the finance team on a short-term basis. The role involves processing supplier invoices and maintaining the purchase ledger.

You will match, batch, and code invoices, reconcile statements, and prepare payments. Strong Excel and finance-system skills, plus attention to detail, are essential for a fast-paced environment. Immediate start available on a 3-month contract.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an Accounts Payable or Purchase Ledger role
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage high volumes of work
• Good communication skills and a proactive approach
• Competent Excel and finance system skills
• Ability to hit the ground running in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Processing high volumes of supplier invoices accurately and efficiently
• Matching, batching, and coding invoices
• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving discrepancies
• Preparing and processing payment runs
• Handling supplier queries in a timely and professional manner
• Supporting the wider finance team with ad hoc duties

Skills

Accounts Payable

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Excel

Finance systems

Fast-paced environment

Job description

Temporary Accounts Payable Clerk - Near Chelmsford - Up to £17 per hour
Location: Near Chelmsford, Essex (Office-based)
Rate: Up to £17 per hour
Contract: Temporary (up to 3 months)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:30pm

Your new company

A reputable and well-established organisation based near Chelmsford is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Clerk to join their busy finance team on a short-term temporary basis. You will be reporting directly to the Financial Controller and working alongside a knowledgeable and supportive team.

Your new role

As an Accounts Payable Clerk, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of the purchase ledger function.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Processing high volumes of supplier invoices accurately and efficiently
• Matching, batching, and coding invoices
• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving discrepancies
• Preparing and processing payment runs
• Handling supplier queries in a timely and professional manner
• Supporting the wider finance team with ad hoc duties

What you'll need to succeed

• Previous experience in an Accounts Payable or Purchase Ledger role
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage high volumes of work
• Good communication skills and a proactive approach
• Competent Excel and finance system skills
• Ability to hit the ground running in a fast-paced environment

What you'll get in return

• Competitive hourly rate of up to £17.50 per hour
• Opportunity to work within a collaborative finance team
• Short-term assignment with immediate start
• Valuable experience within a well-structured finance function