Interim Accounts Payable in London

We are recruiting for an experienced Interim Accounts Payable Officer to join a busy finance team on an initial six-month temporary assignment. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-focused Accounts Payable professional who is confident working independently and has experience managing manual finance processes, multicurrency transactions and international payments.

The Role

Working as part of the finance team, you will take responsibility for the accurate and timely processing of accounts payable transactions, ensuring suppliers are paid correctly and financial records are maintained to a high standard. The role would suit someone who is analytical, highly organised and comfortable working with detailed processes and a degree of manual administration.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing invoices and supplier payments accurately and efficiently.
• Managing multicurrency transactions and international payments.
• Reviewing and managing aged creditors.
• Responding to supplier and bank queries.
• Carrying out VAT coding checks and ensuring transactions are appropriately coded.
• Preparing and processing payment batches and manual uploads.
• Reconciling accounts and investigating discrepancies.
• Maintaining accurate financial records and supporting the wider finance team as required.
• Following established processes and ensuring appropriate financial controls are maintained.
• Working closely with colleagues to resolve queries and ensure a smooth accounts payable service.

About You

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:

• Previous experience in an Accounts Payable role, ideally within a complex finance environment.
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to work.
• Experience processing multicurrency and international payments.
• Confidence working with manual processes and detailed financial procedures.
• An understanding of VAT coding and accounts payable controls.
• Experience dealing with aged creditors, supplier queries and bank queries.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• A proactive approach and the ability to identify and resolve issues accurately.

Working Arrangement

This is a full-time, predominantly remote position, offering the flexibility of home working alongside occasional attendance at the organisation's London offices for team meetings and other ad hoc requirements. The successful candidate will receive a thorough handover, with established written processes available to support them in the role.

Contract & Start

The assignment is expected to run for a minimum of six months, with the potential for the opportunity to continue longer term depending on business requirements. The role is available as soon as possible, so candidates with immediate or short-term availability are encouraged to apply.

Apply

If you are an experienced Accounts Payable professional with strong attention to detail and experience working with multicurrency, international payments and complex manual processes, we would be keen to hear from you. Please submit your CV for consideration.