Accounts Payable Clerk - Temporary

Michael Page; Guildford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking an Accounts Payable Clerk in Guildford to handle day-to-day processing of supplier invoices and payments, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

This temporary role supports month-end tasks, supplier reconciliations, payment runs, and ad-hoc finance tasks, with emphasis on accuracy, attention to detail, and good communication with suppliers.

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts payable or a similar accounting role.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Familiarity with accounting software and MS Excel.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Good communication skills to liaise with suppliers and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Process and code supplier invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Reconcile supplier statements to ensure all payments are up-to-date.
• Prepare payment runs in line with company procedures.
• Resolve supplier queries promptly and professionally.
• Assist with month-end tasks, including reporting and reconciliations.
• Maintain records and documentation to support audit requirements.
• Collaborate with the wider accounting and finance team as needed.
• Support ad-hoc administrative tasks related to accounts payable.

Skills

Accounts payable

Attention to detail

MS Excel

Multitasking

Communication

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

As an Accounts Payable Clerk in the property sector, you'll handle the day-to-day processing of invoices and payments, ensuring everything runs smoothly. This temporary role is key to keeping the accounting and finance processes accurate and up-to-date.

Client Details

A company operating in the property industry, located in Guildford.

Description

• Process and code supplier invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Reconcile supplier statements to ensure all payments are up-to-date.
• Prepare payment runs in line with company procedures.
• Resolve supplier queries promptly and professionally.
• Assist with month-end tasks, including reporting and reconciliations.
• Maintain records and documentation to support audit requirements.
• Collaborate with the wider accounting and finance team as needed.
• Support ad-hoc administrative tasks related to accounts payable.

Profile

A successful Accounts Payable Clerk should have:

• Experience in accounts payable or a similar accounting role.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Familiarity with accounting software and MS Excel.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Good communication skills to liaise with suppliers and colleagues.

Job Offer

A salary of up to £35,000.