Interim Accounts Payable Officer

Summary: The role of Temporary Accounts Payable Officer involves supporting a busy finance team during a peak operational period by processing a high volume of purchase invoices. The position requires attention to detail and the ability to work efficiently under pressure, with a flexible temporary assignment structure. The candidate will work primarily in the office one day a week, with the opportunity for immediate start. Experience in a high-volume Accounts Payable position is essential for this role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Processing a high volume of purchase invoices, with hundreds being handled each week.
• Ensuring invoices are processed accurately and within agreed timescales.
• Supporting the wider finance team with maintaining accurate supplier records and resolving invoice queries.
• Assisting with additional finance tasks where capacity allows, including:
• Processing purchase ledger invoices
• Raising sales invoices.
• Processing staff expenses and company credit card transactions.

Key Skills:

• Previous experience in a high-volume Accounts Payable position.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to work efficiently under pressure.
• Experience using finance systems; knowledge of Xledger would be highly advantageous, although training can be provided for candidates with strong AP experience.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Able to work independently and manage competing priorities.

Salary (Rate): £21.00 per hour

City: City of Westminster

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: Finance