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Accounts Payable Assistant

Sheridan Maine
London Contract GBP 39,000 – 39,000
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Temporary Accounts Payable Assistant
Central London | Immediate Start

“Success is a process, not an event.” Gary Halbert

Sheridan Maine is recruiting on behalf of a growing and dynamic organisation based in Central London, who are seeking a Temporary Accounts Payable Assistant to support their finance function during a busy period of growth.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Accounts Payable professional to join a fast-paced team and make an immediate impact within a supportive and evolving finance environment.

Key responsibilities as the Accounts Payable Assistant: • Processing high volumes of purchase invoices accurately and efficiently

  • Matching, batching and coding invoices

  • Preparing payment runs and ensuring timely supplier payments

  • Reconciling supplier statements and resolving queries

  • Assisting with month-end close processes

  • Maintaining accurate financial records and supporting the wider finance team as required

As the Accounts Payable Assistant, you will have/be: • Previous experience in an Accounts Payable or finance administration role
  • Strong attention to detail and high levels of accuracy

  • Confident using accounting systems and Excel

  • Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment

  • Excellent communication and organisational skills

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys being hands-on in a busy finance function and is available to start at short notice.

If you are a motivated Accounts Payable professional looking for your next temporary opportunity in Central London, we would love to hear from you.

You are required to be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction.

Due to the high volume of applications, it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days, please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.

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