Accounts Payable Clerk

Accounts Payable Clerk

Posted 1 week ago by HAYS

Negotiable
Undetermined
Onsite
United Kingdom

Summary: The Accounts Payable Administrator role involves managing purchase invoices, payment runs, and supplier reconciliations within a public sector organization. This is a contract position for 2-3 months, offering flexibility in working days while requiring on-site presence. The ideal candidate will have experience in Accounts Payable and strong attention to detail. This position provides an opportunity to work in a supportive environment with potential for contract extension.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Process purchase invoices and ensure all necessary authorisations are in place
  • Handle weekly payment runs and supplier statement reconciliations
  • Maintain accurate supplier records and reconcile
  • Direct Debit and credit card payments
  • Process expense claims and assist with resolving queries from buyers and stakeholders
  • Support month-end reconciliations and bank statement reconciliations
  • Contribute to process improvements and support the wider Finance team
  • Previous experience working within Accounts Payable processes
  • Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate within a small team
  • Proficient in MS Office, particularly Excel
  • Comfortable working on-site in a structured financial environment

Key Skills:

  • Experience in Accounts Payable processes
  • Attention to detail
  • Communication skills
  • Team collaboration
  • Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel
  • Ability to work on-site

Salary (Rate): £15.00 Hourly

City: undetermined

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: on-site

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other

Detailed Description From Employer:

Accounts Payable Administrator

Contract (2-3 Months)
On-site Location: Office-based (no hybrid)
Hours: 4 days per week, 7.5 hours per day (flexible days and flexi-time available)
Rate: £13-15 per hour (dependent on experience)

The Opportunity: I'm currently working with a public sector organisation seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Administrator to join their Finance team on a fixed-term contract initially for 2-3 months, with the potential to extend. This is a great chance to work in a supportive environment with some flexibility around working days, fully on-site.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Process purchase invoices and ensure all necessary authorisations are in place
  • Handle weekly payment runs and supplier statement reconciliations
  • Maintain accurate supplier records and reconcile
  • Direct Debit and credit card payments
  • Process expense claims and assist with resolving queries from buyers and stakeholders
  • Support month-end reconciliations and bank statement reconciliations
  • Contribute to process improvements and support the wider Finance team

    About You:
  • Previous experience working within Accounts Payable processes
  • Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate within a small team
  • Proficient in MS Office, particularly Excel
  • Comfortable working on-site in a structured financial environment
If this sounds like a good fit, and you're looking for a flexible contract role with a reputable public sector organisation, please get in touch on or via email if you would like more details.