Temporary Finance Office - Accounts Payable

Job Title:

Temporary Finance Officer – Accounts Payable
Working Pattern:
Full Time (37 hours per week)
Reporting to:
Financial Operations Manager

Join a leading organisation's Finance Team as an Accounts Payable Executive Officer

Are you a detail-focused finance professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and ensuring things run smoothly behind the scenes? We are looking for a finance professional to join a client's finance team and play a key role in delivering an efficient and reliable Accounts Payable service.

In this role, you will help ensure that purchase invoices are processed accurately and suppliers are paid on time, supporting the organisation’s financial integrity and compliance. You will also contribute to key financial activities, including month-end processes and the audit of the Annual Report and Accounts.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with numbers, solving problems, and building strong working relationships across teams.

What You’ll Be Doing

As part of the Finance Team, you will be responsible for supporting the smooth running of the end-to-end accounts payable process, including:

* Managing and monitoring the accounts payable process to ensure invoices are processed accurately and on time.

* Processing payments and ensuring all required approvals are in place before funds are released.

* Inputting purchase invoices into the accounting system in line with the Purchase to Pay process.

* Running weekly payment cycles and preparing invoices for payment

* Responding to invoice and payment queries from both internal colleagues and external suppliers.

* Preparing monthly bank reconciliations and journals, investigating and resolving any discrepancies.

* Supporting the audit of the Annual Report and Accounts by providing information and evidence to auditors.

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for someone who is organised, collaborative, and committed to delivering high-quality financial support.

You will ideally have:

* Experience working in an accounts payable or purchase ledger environment.

* A good understanding of accounts payable processes and financial procedures.

* Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

* The ability to prioritise work, meet deadlines, and maintain accuracy under pressure.

* Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

* Confidence using Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Desirable:

* Experience using finance systems such as Sage X3 (training will be provided).

Why Apply

This role offers the chance to develop your finance career while contributing to an important organisation. You will be part of a supportive team where your work directly supports effective financial management and organisational success.

✅ Interested in making an impact in finance operations? We’d love to hear from you.

Amber Employment Services is acting as an Agency for this vacancy – All applications will be responded to