Temporary Accounts Payable Clerk; Temporary

Position: Temporary Accounts Payable Clerk (Temporary)
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

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

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

Personal attributes

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