Temporary Accounts Payable Officer - 3 month contract

Robertson Bell; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an Interim Accounts Payable Officer for a three-month contract in Central London. The ideal candidate will have solid accounts payable experience and be able to process supplier invoices efficiently. This role involves working within a friendly finance team with a focus on detail and adherence to AP processes. We welcome applicants who can start quickly and thrive in a fast-paced environment. This position offers a hybrid working model.

Qualifications

• Solid accounts payable experience and a strong understanding of AP processes.
• Proactive, organised, and eager to learn.
• Excellent accuracy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Processing supplier invoices with accuracy and speed.
• Checking and reconciling supplier statements.
• Supporting the preparation of sales invoices.
• Handling supplier and internal queries promptly and professionally.
• Ensuring strong adherence to AP processes.

Skills

Accounts payable experience

Attention to detail

Proactive attitude

Organisational skills

Job description

Temporary Accounts Payable Officer - 3 month contract

Robertson Bell are delighted to be supporting a well-known organisation in Central London as they recruit an Interim Accounts Payable Officer on a three-month contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and detail-driven AP professional to join a team undergoing positive change, with a new manager focused on strengthening processes and improving overall performance.

Working within a friendly finance team, you will play a key role in ensuring supplier invoices are processed accurately and on time, queries are resolved efficiently and financial data is maintained to a high standard. The organisation is looking for someone who can hit the ground running, work quickly and confidently and bring a positive, can-do attitude.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Processing supplier invoices with accuracy and speed.
• Checking and reconciling supplier statements.
• Supporting the preparation of sales invoices.
• Handling supplier and internal queries promptly and professionally.
• Ensuring strong adherence to AP processes and contributing to improved team performance.
• Maintaining high levels of attention to detail within all day-to-day tasks.

The successful candidate will:

• Bring solid accounts payable experience and a strong understanding of AP processes.
• Be proactive, organised and eager to learn.
• Possess excellent accuracy and attention to detail.
• Have confidence managing queries and communicating with suppliers and colleagues.
• Be able to start immediately or at very short notice.

This role is offered on a hybrid basis, with two days per week in the Central London office, and the remaining days working from home.

If you’re an experienced Accounts Payable Officer who can start quickly and enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, we’d love to hear from you.