Interim Accounts Payable

Your new company
You will be joining a well established organisation in Bristol with an annual purchasing spend typically ranging between £10 million and £40 million, spread across several departments and supplier categories. The business manages steady invoice volumes throughout the month, along with regular weekly and monthly payment cycles, contributing to a consistently active accounts payable function.The finance team is currently navigating a period of increased activity due to operational growth and upcoming project work, resulting in the need for additional interim support. This organisation is familiar with integrating temporary AP professionals and offers clear processes, structured workload allocation and a supportive team environment, enabling you to make an immediate impact from day one.Your new role

• Processing high volumes of purchase invoices accurately and efficiently
• Matching, batching and coding invoices in line with company procedures
• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving mismatches
• Managing supplier queries and working with internal departments to resolve issues
• Supporting weekly and monthly payment runs
• Maintaining accurate supplier records and documentation
• Assisting with month end AP tasks and audit trail requirements
• Processing credit card statements and assisting with reporting where needed
• Providing general administrative and financial support across the team

• Previous experience in an Accounts Payable or Purchase Ledger role
• Ability to work with high volumes while maintaining accuracy
• Strong numerical skills and attention to detail
• Confident use of Excel and familiarity with finance systems (for example, Sage, Oracle, SAP)
• Good communication skills for dealing with suppliers and internal teams
• Ability to work independently, prioritise tasks and meet deadlines
• A proactive and solutions focused approach, suited to interim work

• An immediate start interim assignment in a supportive finance environment
• Opportunity to make an impact quickly during a busy period
• Competitive hourly rate aligned to current Bristol temp market
• Exposure to high volume AP operations and month end processes
• Experience within a recognised employer in the Bristol area