Interim Accounts Payable

4785871
  • Job type

    Temporary
  • Location

    Bristol
  • Working Pattern

    Full-time
  • Specialism

    Support
  • Industry

    Scientific and R&D
  • Pay

    £15 - £20/hr (DOE)

Interim Accounts Payable Opportunity on Site in Bristol

Location: BS8
Working Pattern: 5 days on site
Pay Rate: £18 per hour premium (£16.06 base plus £1.94 holiday pay)

The Opportunity
We are working with a well-established organisation to recruit an experienced Accounts Payable Assistant to support a busy finance function. This is a full-time, site-based role focusing on the accurate processing of invoices and payments across multiple business entities.
Reporting into an Accounts Payable Manager, you will play a key role in maintaining accurate records, ensuring suppliers are paid on time, and supporting smooth day-to-day finance operations. This role would suit someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced transactional environment and takes pride in accuracy and organisation.

Key Responsibilities
  • Processing high volumes of supplier invoices and credit notes, including purchase order and non-purchase order items
  • Setting up new suppliers in line with internal procedures, including credit checks where required
  • Preparing and running supplier payment runs across multiple bank accounts
  • Processing employee expenses and company card transactions, ensuring compliance with expenses policies
  • Managing end-to-end accounts payable tasks for allocated entities or regions
  • Supporting month-end processes and resolving invoice or purchase order queries
  • Assisting with ad-hoc finance tasks as required by the wider finance team

Skills and Experience Required
  • Proven experience working within an Accounts Payable or transactional finance role
  • Comfortable working in a high-volume and deadline-driven environment
  • Previous exposure to ERP systems such as NetSuite, SAP or Oracle
  • Strong attention to detail and a consistent approach to accuracy
  • Confident communicator, able to liaise with internal stakeholders and suppliers
  • Good Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel
  • Able to work independently while also contributing effectively within a team
This role offers an excellent opportunity for experienced accounts payable professional looking for a stable, hands-on position within a supportive finance team.


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