Interim Accounts Payable Assistant

Confidential; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Confidential is seeking an Accounts Payable Assistant for a part-time, temporary role in Greater London. The position offers hybrid working with one day on-site near Lambeth North, and a start date of ASAP.

You will manage invoices, expenses and payments, maintaining accuracy and timely processing in a busy finance team. This role suits someone with AP experience and strong Excel skills who can work independently.

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts payable or purchase ledger.
• Strong Excel skills including lookups, pivot tables, and data manipulation.
• Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach.
• Ability to follow established processes and manage tasks accurately.
• Good communication and the ability to handle supplier and internal queries.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices and employee expenses accurately.
• Prepare payment runs for staff and volunteers.
• Process supplier payments and issue remittance advice.
• Reconcile supplier statements and investigate discrepancies.
• Monitor the accounts payable inbox and respond to supplier and internal queries.
• Assist with occasional international payments.
• Identify and monitor monthly direct debit payments.
• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure processes are followed.

Skills

Accounts payable experience

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independent work

Tools

Excel

Job description

Are you an experienced Accounts Payable professional with strong Excel skills looking for a part-time opportunity? We're recruiting for an Accounts Payable Assistant to join a busy finance team on a temporary basis, with the potential to transfer to a fixed-term contract.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with numbers, has exceptional attention to detail and is confident managing a varied accounts payable workload.

The Role

• Pay: £21-£23 per hour Umbrella
• Hours: 3 days per week, 7 hours per day
• Working pattern: Hybrid, with 1 day per week on-site
• Location: A short walk from Lambeth North station
• Start date: ASAP
• Contract: Temporary initially, with the potential to transfer to a fixed-term contract

Key Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices and employee expenses accurately and efficiently.
• Prepare payment runs for staff and volunteers.
• Process supplier payments and issue remittance advice.
• Reconcile supplier statements and investigate discrepancies.
• Monitor the accounts payable inbox and respond to supplier and internal queries.
• Assist with occasional international payments.
• Identify and monitor direct debit payments on a monthly basis.
• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure processes are followed consistently.

About You

• Previous experience in an accounts payable or purchase ledger position.
• Strong, up-to-date Excel skills, including lookups, sorting, pivot tables and manipulating data.
• Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to your work.
• The ability to follow established processes and manage tasks accurately.
• Good communication skills and the confidence to handle supplier and internal queries.
• The ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.