Accounts Payable Clerk

Hamilton Woods; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm in Gloucester is seeking a Temporary Accounts Payable Clerk for 6 to 12 months. The role supports the finance team during a busy period, requiring the processing of supplier invoices and ensuring compliance with payment terms. The ideal candidate should have proven accounts payable experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively with suppliers. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking for a hands-on finance position with an immediate start.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an Accounts Payable or Purchase Ledger role.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Reliable, proactive, and solutions-focused.

Responsibilities

• Processing high volumes of supplier invoices and credit notes.
• Checking invoice accuracy including coding and VAT treatment.
• Liaising with suppliers and internal teams to resolve discrepancies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication with suppliers

Organizational skills

Proficiency in Excel

Proficient with finance systems

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Temporary Accounts Payable Clerk

Location: Gloucester (on site)

Contract: 6 to 12 months

Start: ASAP

We are working with a Gloucester based organisation to recruit a Temporary Accounts Payable Clerk to support their finance team during a busy period. This is an on site role, ideal for someone who is confident managing the purchase ledger and enjoys a hands on, transactional finance position.

The role

Reporting into the Accounts Payable Manager, you will be responsible for the accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices and credit notes, ensuring compliance with internal controls and agreed payment terms.

Key responsibilities

mov
• Processing high volumes of supplier invoices and credit notes received electronically
• Checking invoice accuracy including coding and VAT treatment
• Ensuring invoices follow correct approval workflows prior to posting
• Liaising with suppliers and internal teams to resolve discrepancies and queries
• Monitoring invoices to ensure they are processed ahead of payment run deadlines
• Reconciling supplier statements and chasing missing or outstanding invoices
• Managing the accounts payable inbox and responding to queries efficiently
• Assisting with purchase ledger and subcontractor payment runs

About you

• Proven experience in an Accounts Payable or Purchase Ledger role
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Confুঔ confident communicator with suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Well organised with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Comfortable working to tight deadlines in a fast paced environment
• Good working knowledge of Excel, Outlook, and Microsoft Teams
• Experience with finance systems is essential

• Reliable, proactive, and solutions focused
• Flexible approach to workload
• Strong team player with a professional attitude

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Accounts Payable Clerk looking for a long term temporary assignment with an immediate start.

TPBN1_UKTJ