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Senior Accounts Payable/Receivable Specialist - Finance Systems Project
Posted Today by Lexstra Plc
We are looking for an experienced Senior Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable Specialist to join a major financial servi...
- Rate £350 per day
- Category Inside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Swindon, Wiltshire
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Accounts Payable Specialist - French or German Speaking
Posted 1 week ago by Cobalt Recruitment
Accounts Payable Specialist – French or German Speaking London | £32,000 per annum | Six-month contractCobalt is recruit...
- Rate £32,000 per year
- Category Not specified
- Work type Onsite
- Location London Area, United Kingdom
Finance Assistant (Accounts Payable) - Brighton
Posted 1 week ago by Marks Sattin Ltd
Finance Assistant (Accounts Payable) | 6-Month FTC | BrightonWe're working with a leading organisation in the business s...
- Rate £35,000 per year
- Category Fixed-Term
- Work type Onsite
- Location Brighton and Hove, United Kingdom
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About Our Accounts Payable Contract Roles
What does a accounts payable contractor do?
Accounts Payable contractors are engaged to manage invoice processing, supplier payments, reconciliations, and payment run execution within finance teams that need additional capacity or specialist support. Contract engagements arise most commonly during peak periods, system migrations, process improvement initiatives, and to cover gaps during recruitment or restructuring. The work involves processing high volumes of invoices against purchase orders and contracts, resolving queries with suppliers and internal stakeholders, maintaining accurate ledger records, and supporting month-end close processes.
Accounts Payable contractors need strong attention to detail, proficiency with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Sage, and the ability to manage high transaction volumes accurately under deadline pressure. Experience with automated invoice processing systems, three-way matching procedures, and intercompany reconciliations is expected at mid to senior levels. Contractors who can identify and implement process improvements, particularly around automation and exception handling, are positioned for higher-value engagements and longer-term placements.
What is the market like for accounts payable contractors?
Accounts Payable contracting is a high-volume, reliably busy market driven by the universal need for AP processing across every sector. Financial services, retail, manufacturing, and the public sector are the most active sources of demand. ERP implementations and shared service centre migrations regularly generate project-based AP contractor requirements beyond the steady BAU demand. Rates are at the lower end of the finance contracting spectrum but the volume of available work is substantial, and experienced AP contractors with specific ERP system expertise or team lead capability command a meaningful premium.
How much do accounts payable contractors usually earn?
Contract rates for accounts payable roles typically range from £200 to £400 per day, depending on the scope of the role, required expertise, and the delivery expectations of the engagement.
How many accounts payable vacancies are there on Quality Contracts?
Over the past twelve months, we have tracked over 100 accounts payable contract roles across the site. Data reviewed up to September 2026.