via Reed · 22 September 2026 ·3 days ago

Temporary on going Purchase Ledger/Account Payable

Reed
Croydon Contract GBP 29,250 – 31,200
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Accounts Payable Administrator (Temporary)

Location: Croydon/Office Based
Contract: Temporary Ongoing Assignment to clear a backlog
Hours: 8.30 to 5pm or 9 to 5.30pm
Salary: £15 to £16 per hour

We are currently seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Administrator to join a busy finance team on a temporary basis. This role has been created to help clear a backlog of invoices and will continue until the backlog has been successfully reduced and brought up to date.

This is a fast-paced position requiring someone who is highly organised, accurate, and able to process a high volume of work efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

  • Processing approximately 500 invoices per month onto Sage.

  • Accurately matching, coding, and entering invoices.

  • Investigating and resolving invoice queries.

  • Maintaining accurate financial records and documentation.

  • Assisting with general accounts payable duties as required.

  • Working through a backlog of invoices while ensuring ongoing transactions are processed in a timely manner.

Requirements
  • Previous experience within an Accounts Payable or Purchase Ledger role.

  • Experience using Sage accounting software.

  • Strong Excel skills.

  • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

  • Ability to work efficiently in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.

  • Strong organisational and time management skills.

  • Able to work independently and prioritise workload effectively.

What's on Offer?
  • Immediate start available.

  • Ongoing temporary assignment.

  • Opportunity to join a supportive and busy finance team.

  • Office-based role with clear objectives and a focused workload.

If you're an experienced Accounts Payable professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and can hit the ground running, we'd love to hear from you.

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