Temporary Accounts Payable Clerk

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.