P2P Accountant - Hybrid

Sheridan Maine; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in Central London is seeking a temporary P2P Accountant to join their high-performing finance team. This role offers significant remote working flexibility, requiring only one day per week in the office. The successful candidate will manage the P2P process, ensuring accuracy and efficiency across accounts payable activities.

Benefits

Competitive hourly/daily rate

Mostly remote working

Supportive and collaborative finance team

Opportunity to gain experience within a respected organization

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a P2P or Accounts Payable role.
• Good understanding of the full purchase-to-pay lifecycle.
• Proficient in Excel and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full P2P cycle, from invoice processing to supplier payments.
• Perform supplier statement reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Assist with month-end close activities and related reporting.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Communication

Tools

Excel

ERP systems (SAP, Oracle)

Job description

“Everyone is a customer for somebody, or a supplier to somebody.”Edwards Deming.
Sheridan Maine is working exclusively with a highly respected organisation based in Central London to recruit a P2P Accountant on a temporary basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a reputable business and contribute to a high-performing finance team in a role that offers significant remote working flexibility — with only one day per week required in the office.

The successful candidate will play a key role in the day-to-day management of the purchase-to-pay (P2P) process, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance across all accounts payable activities.

Responsibilities of the P2P Accountant will include:

• Manage the full P2P cycle, from invoice processing to supplier payments.
• Perform supplier statement reconciliations and resolve any discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date supplier records.
• Respond to supplier and internal stakeholder queries in a timely manner.
• Assist with month-end close activities and related reporting.
• Work closely with procurement and finance teams to ensure effective purchase order processing.
• Identify and support opportunities for process improvement and automation.

The successful P2P Accountant:

• Previous experience in a P2P or Accounts Payable role within a medium to large organisation.
• Good understanding of the full purchase-to-pay lifecycle.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build effective relationships.
• Proficient in Excel and experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar.

What’s on Offer:

• Competitive hourly/daily rate.
• Mostly remote working – only 1 day per week in the Central London office.
• A supportive and collaborative finance team.
• Opportunity to gain experience within a respected organisation.

If you are an experienced P2P professional who is available at short notice and looking for your next temporary opportunity, we would be pleased to hear from you.

To find out more, please click on “apply” as soon as possible.