Temporary Accounts Payable Clerk

IN2 Consult; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Temporary Accounts Payable Clerk for a 3-6 month contract in Central London. The successful candidate will manage invoices, ensure they are processed correctly, and support month-end activities. A strong background in Accounts Payable and familiarity with systems like Sage or Xero is essential. This role combines onsite and remote work, making it ideal for organized professionals looking to enhance financial workflows.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Accounts Payable in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven track record of improving AP processes.
• Highly organized and proactive with strong ownership capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage and process a high volume of invoices and payments accurately.
• Ensure all invoices are coded correctly and processed in line with policies.
• Support month-end close activities including reconciliations and reporting.
• Assist suppliers and build strong relationships with vendors.

Skills

Accounts Payable experience

Finance system proficiency (Sage, Xero, Dynamics)

Strong communication skills

Process improvement mindset

Job description

Temporary Accounts Payable Clerk - 3-6 Months Contract - Central London (4 days per week onsite, 1 day remote) - Up to £18 per hour via an umbrella company

IN2 Consult has an exciting opportunity for an Interim Accounts Payable Clerk to work with a rapidly growing client of ours based in Central London on a 3-6 month contract. The role is onsite 4 days per week and working remotely 1 day per week.

The duties of the role include :

Process and manage a high volume of invoices and payments accurately and efficiently across multiple sites.

Ensure all invoices are coded correctly, approved, and processed in line with company policies.

Reconcile accounts payable transactions regularly to maintain accuracy and resolve

discrepancies quickly.

Maintain, update and organise AP and financial records with a high level of attention

to detail.

Support month-end close activities, including AP accruals, reconciliations, and

reporting.

Assist with supplier queries and build strong relationships with vendors and internal

stakeholders.

Identify opportunities to streamline AP workflows and actively contribute to process

and system improvements as the business scales

Key Requirements Include :

3+ years of Accounts Payable experience in a fast-paced or multi-site

environment.

Proven track record of improving AP processes, reducing errors, or increasing

efficiency.

Strong experience using finance systems such as Sage, Xero, Dynamics, or similar

accounting platforms.

Comfortable working in a PE-backed or growth-led environment where processes

evolve quickly.

Highly organised, proactive, and confident in taking ownership.

Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships across the business.

A continuous improvement mindset — always looking for ways to streamline and

enhance the finance function.