Accounts Payable Specialist (3-Month Rolling Contract)
Richmond | £18–£21 per hour | Full-time, Office-Based (5 Days per Week)
We’re on the lookout for a proactive and detail-oriented Accounts Payable Specialist to join our finance team on a rolling 3-month contract. Based in Richmond, this role is ideal for someone with solid AP experience in fast-paced, high-volume environments who enjoys being at the heart of a collaborative and energetic finance team.
Your Day-to-Day Responsibilities Will Include:
* Accurately matching, checking, and batching high volumes of invoices (approx. 1,000/month)
* Timely posting of invoices using Sage 500
* Processing payments via BACS, CHAPS, and cheque
* Posting Direct Debit transactions and ensuring alignment with bank statements
* Setting up and maintaining supplier accounts with precision
* Regular reconciliation of supplier statements and addressing queries as needed
* Keeping utility invoices well-organised and recorded for reference
* Maintaining and updating the Aged Creditors report
* Supporting VAT corrections under the guidance of Management Accountants
* Playing a key role in year-end audits by supplying required invoice samples
* Building and maintaining positive relationships with suppliers, hotel teams, and head office colleagues
What We’re Looking For:
* Experience working in a high-volume AP setting is essential
* Someone who thrives in fast-moving environments and can adapt quickly to change
* A friendly team player who’s just as comfortable with people as they are with numbers
* Intermediate Excel and solid IT skills are expected – you’re confident using finance systems and can pick up new ones quickly
* Strong communication skills and a proactive, solution-focused approach to day-to-day challenges