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.

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