Interim AP Accounts Assistant

Global Accounting Network; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Networks is seeking an Interim AP Accounts Assistant in London on a hybrid contract basis. You will support monthly finance processes and day-to-day accounts payable activities, ideal for someone early in their finance career who enjoys precision and deadlines.

The role offers exposure to multi-currency invoices and various finance systems, with a focus on accuracy and process improvement within a dynamic entertainment-adjacent environment.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years' experience in Accounts Payable or similar role.
• Experience processing supplier invoices with accuracy and timeliness.
• Exposure to bank reconciliations and credit card activity.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier purchase invoices end-to-end (coding, posting, query handling).
• Post bank receipts and payments accurately and on time.
• Complete bank reconciliations and resolve reconciling items.

Skills

AP experience

High volume invoicing

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Clear communication

Reliable process-driven

Education

AAT/ACCA/CIMA foundation level

Tools

ERP/Finance system

Job description

Global Networks are supporting a fast-paced business in the entertainment and media space to hire an Interim AP Accounts Assistant. This is a hybrid, London-based contract opportunity supporting monthly finance processes and day-to-day accounts payable activity-ideal for someone early in their finance career who enjoys working with numbers, deadlines, and detail, and who wants to build a strong foundation in transactional finance within a dynamic environment.

Required Skills

• Prior experience in an Accounts Payable, Accounts Assistant, or similar transactional finance role
• Confident processing high volumes of purchase invoices with strong accuracy
• Experience posting receipts and payments and maintaining clean ledgers
• Ability to complete bank and company card reconciliations to deadline
• Strong attention to detail and a reliable, process-driven approach
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Strong IT skills, including good working knowledge of Excel

Responsibilities

• Process supplier purchase invoices end-to-end (coding, matching, posting, and query handling)
• Post bank receipts and payments accurately and on time
• Complete bank reconciliations and help resolve reconciling items
• Reconcile company credit card activity and support expense-related queries
• Support the wider finance/accounts team with month-end and routine reporting tasks
• Maintain tidy documentation and support continuous improvement of AP processes

Additional Skills

• Exposure to multi-currency invoices or international suppliers
• Experience using finance systems/ERPs (any platform) and confidence picking up new tools quickly
• Understanding of basic month-end routines and accruals support
• Prior experience working in a creative, agency, media, or entertainment-adjacent environment

Preferred Education and Experience

• 1-2 years' experience in Accounts Payable or a broader Accounts Assistant role
• Studying towards (or recently completed) AAT, or ACCA/CIMA foundation level
• Evidence of strong academic performance and a genuine interest in progressing in finance

Salary Competitive

Location Greater London, United Kingdom

Job Type Hybrid