Interim Accounts Payable - 3-4 Months

Confidential; England; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay

Job summary

Confidential, a well-established organisation in Wiltshire, is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Assistant on an interim basis to join the finance team. You will own day-to-day AP activity and support handover, with some AR and bank reconciliations duties.

The role focuses on processing supplier invoices, maintaining accurate records, and working with the team to meet deadlines. The assignment runs 3 to 4 months, with a start at the end of November into the New Year.

Qualifications

• Experience in Accounts Payable / Purchase Ledger required or similar roles.
• Good understanding of bank reconciliations is essential.
• Exposure to Accounts Receivable would be advantageous.
• Strong systems skills and confidence learning new technology.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Proactive, positive approach and able to get stuck in.
• Comfortable joining an established finance team and getting up to speed quickly.

Responsibilities

• Managing day-to-day Accounts Payable activities.
• Processing supplier invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Supporting supplier statement reconciliations and resolving queries.
• Completing bank reconciliations.
• Assisting with Accounts Receivable when required.
• Maintaining accurate financial records and transactional data.
• Working closely with the wider finance team to ensure deadlines are met.
• Picking up existing processes quickly and supporting a smooth handover.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Purchase Ledger

Bank Reconciliations

Accounts Receivable exposure

Systems Skills

Attention to Detail

Proactive Attitude

Job description

Location: Wiltshire area
Contract: 3 to 4 months
Start: End of November into the New Year
Salary: £15 - £17/hr + holiday pay

The opportunity

We are working with a well-established and recognisable organisation that is looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Assistant to join its finance team on an interim basis.The role will predominantly focus on Accounts Payable, taking ownership of day-to-day AP activity and supporting a smooth handover within the team. There will also be the opportunity to support across bank reconciliations and Accounts Receivable where required.

This would suit someone who is proactive, hungry to learn and confident with technology, with the ability to pick up new systems and processes quickly.

Key responsibilities

• Managing day-to-day Accounts Payable activities
• Processing supplier invoices accurately and efficiently
• Supporting supplier statement reconciliations and resolving queries
• Completing bank reconciliations
• Assisting with Accounts Receivable when required
• Maintaining accurate financial records and transactional data
• Working closely with the wider finance team to ensure deadlines are met
• Picking up existing processes quickly and supporting a smooth handover

What the company are looking for

• Previous experience within Accounts Payable, Purchase Ledger or transactional finance
• Good understanding of bank reconciliations
• Exposure to Accounts Receivable would be advantageous
• Strong systems skills and confidence learning new technology
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• A proactive, positive approach with a willingness to get stuck in
• Comfortable joining an established finance team and getting up to speed quickly

The assignment

This is expected to be an initial 3 to 4 month interim assignment, providing Accounts Payable support while the business completes a permanent recruitment process and ensures a thorough handover to the new team member.It is a great opportunity for someone looking for an interim finance position where they can take ownership, add value quickly and gain broader transactional finance exposure.

Why consider this role?

• Join a high-profile and well-established organisation
• Varied role spanning AP, bank reconciliations and AR
• Immediate opportunity to take ownership of a key finance function
• Strong opportunity for someone who enjoys systems, technology and improving how they work
• Initial 3 to 4 month assignment with a defined purpose