Interim Accounts Payable Officer

Interim Accounts Payable Officer

Location: Barking
Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week
Working pattern: 1 day per week in the office
Rate: £23–£26 per hour via Umbrella
Contract: 3-month temporary contract

Start: Immediate

Robertson Bell is currently recruiting for an Accounts Payable Officer to join a busy finance function on an immediate basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced AP professional looking for a role offering genuine flexibility, with just one day per week required in the office.

The successful candidate will join a supportive finance team and play a key role in ensuring the smooth and accurate processing of invoices and supplier accounts across multiple entities.

The Role

As an Accounts Payable Officer, you will be responsible for:

• Processing a high volume of invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Carrying out supplier statement reconciliations and investigating discrepancies.
• Managing intercompany invoices and liaising with relevant stakeholders.
• Supporting payment runs and providing cover when required.
• Ensuring invoices are correctly matched against purchase orders.
• Investigating PO mismatches and resolving queries proactively.
• Liaising with suppliers to resolve outstanding queries and discrepancies.
• Maintaining accurate financial records and supporting the wider finance team as required.

About You

We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable professional who is confident working independently and enjoys getting to the bottom of issues.

You will ideally have:

• Solid Accounts Payable experience, including high-volume invoice processing.
• Strong experience with PO matching and investigating discrepancies.
• Proven experience reconciling supplier statements.
• Excellent communication and supplier liaison skills.
• A proactive, hands-on approach and the ability to investigate issues independently.
• Intermediate Excel skills, including the use of basic formulas.
• The ability to work effectively in a busy and sometimes reactive finance environment.

Experience within the housing sector would be advantageous but is not essential. Candidates from any industry background will be considered.

Interviews are being arranged urgently, so candidates available to start immediately or at short notice are strongly encouraged to apply.

If you are an experienced Accounts Payable Officer looking for an immediate opportunity with excellent hybrid flexibility, please get in touch with Robertson Bell today.