Interim Accounts Payable Clerk

Michael Page; Bath; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking an Interim Accounts Payable Clerk in Bath to manage high-volume supplier invoices and payments during a three-month assignment. The role focuses on accurate processing, timely updates, and maintaining clear accounting records. The position may extend to a permanent role depending on business needs.

You will handle day-to-day accounts payable tasks, respond to invoice queries, and support the finance team with clean documentation and efficient processes.

Qualifications

• Practical experience of processing supplier invoices.
• Good understanding of accounts payable records and payment processes.
• Ability to check financial information carefully and maintain accurate data.
• Experience handling invoice queries in a clear and timely way.
• Confidence managing routine accounting tasks during a temporary assignment.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices accurately and ensure they are recorded in the correct accounting period.
• Check invoice details against available records to help maintain accurate payment information.
• Maintain accounts payable records so finance information is clear and up to date.
• Prepare payment information for review, helping invoices move through the agreed process.
• Respond to supplier invoice queries and provide clear updates where information is available.
• Identify missing or unclear invoice details and follow up to support timely processing.
• Keep organised documentation to support the day-to-day running of the Accounting & Finance department.

Skills

Accounts payable

Invoice processing

Data accuracy

Time management

Job description

As an Interim Accounts Payable Clerk Bath, you will help keep supplier invoices and payments moving through the accounting process during a temporary assignment. You will manage day-to-day accounts payable tasks accurately, helping the finance team maintain clear and timely records.

This is a 3 month role, which could go permanent.

Client Details

This is a fast growing business, looking to add someone with strong experience that can handle high volumes of work.

Description

• Process supplier invoices accurately and ensure they are recorded in the correct accounting period.
• Check invoice details against available records to help maintain accurate payment information.
• Maintain accounts payable records so finance information is clear and up to date.
• Prepare payment information for review, helping invoices move through the agreed process.
• Respond to supplier invoice queries and provide clear updates where information is available.
• Identify missing or unclear invoice details and follow up to support timely processing.
• Keep organised documentation to support the day-to-day running of the Accounting & Finance department.

Profile

A successful 'Interim Accounts Payable' should have:

• Practical experience of processing supplier invoices.
• Good understanding of accounts payable records and payment processes.
• Ability to check financial information carefully and maintain accurate data.
• Experience handling invoice queries in a clear and timely way.
• Confidence managing routine accounting tasks during a temporary assignment.

Job Offer

• Temporary Accounts Payable assignment in Bath.
• Hourly pay of 13 to 16, dependent on the level of experience.
• 3 month contract, possible to go permanent.

People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.