Accounts Payable Clerk - London (3 Month Contract)
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- England,London,City of London
- Full Time, Contract
- £36,000 - £38,000 per annum
Job Description:
Accounts Payable Clerk - London (3-Month Contract)
We are seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Clerk for a 3-month contract with a construction business based in Central London. The role will provide support during a particularly busy period and will focus on clearing a historic backlog of payments, refunds on account, aged invoices, and credit notes. The ideal candidate will have a strong accounts payable background and be able to hit the ground running with minimal supervision.
Responsibilities:
*Process a high volume of PO-based invoices accurately and efficiently.
*Prepare supplier payments for approval and ensure timely settlement.
*Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies and aged items.
*Manage the AP inbox and handle supplier queries and complaints professionally.
*Work closely with Project Managers and internal stakeholders to ensure compliance with purchasing and approval processes.
*Support month-end reporting and assist with ad-hoc finance tasks.
*Maintain accurate records and uphold strong controls and compliance standards.
Experience & Skills:
*Proven experience in an Accounts Payable role, ideally within construction or a project-led environment.
*Strong background in high-volume invoice processing and PO-based purchasing (essential).
*Confident communicating with suppliers and able to challenge where necessary.
*Solid Excel skills and experience working with ERP systems (Dynamics NAV advantageous).
*CIS knowledge beneficial.
*Highly organised, detail-focused and comfortable working independently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
*Professional, proactive and confident interacting with a wide range of stakeholders.
To be considered for the role, candidates must be available to start the role immediately.
We are happy to provide application and/or accessibility support, please contact your Marks Sattin or Grafton consultant directly to discuss your needs. We’re committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients, please visit and for our privacy policy.
We are seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Clerk for a 3-month contract with a construction business based in Central London. The role will provide support during a particularly busy period and will focus on clearing a historic backlog of payments, refunds on account, aged invoices, and credit notes. The ideal candidate will have a strong accounts payable background and be able to hit the ground running with minimal supervision.
Responsibilities:
*Process a high volume of PO-based invoices accurately and efficiently.
*Prepare supplier payments for approval and ensure timely settlement.
*Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies and aged items.
*Manage the AP inbox and handle supplier queries and complaints professionally.
*Work closely with Project Managers and internal stakeholders to ensure compliance with purchasing and approval processes.
*Support month-end reporting and assist with ad-hoc finance tasks.
*Maintain accurate records and uphold strong controls and compliance standards.
Experience & Skills:
*Proven experience in an Accounts Payable role, ideally within construction or a project-led environment.
*Strong background in high-volume invoice processing and PO-based purchasing (essential).
*Confident communicating with suppliers and able to challenge where necessary.
*Solid Excel skills and experience working with ERP systems (Dynamics NAV advantageous).
*CIS knowledge beneficial.
*Highly organised, detail-focused and comfortable working independently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
*Professional, proactive and confident interacting with a wide range of stakeholders.
To be considered for the role, candidates must be available to start the role immediately.
We are happy to provide application and/or accessibility support, please contact your Marks Sattin or Grafton consultant directly to discuss your needs. We’re committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients, please visit and for our privacy policy.
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