Full time Temporary

Accounts Payable Clerk

Sheridan Maine London

London, EC4R 3TN

£22 per hour

Posted: 12 October 2026 (Today)

Closing date: 11 November 2026

Ref: 61119912

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About the Role

This full-time, temporary Accounts Payable Clerk post in London offers £22 hourly through Sheridan Maine London. The successful applicant supports a busy finance function, managing purchase ledger duties from day one. Tasks include processing large volumes of supplier invoices, matching, batching and coding them to purchase orders, reconciling statements, resolving discrepancies and preparing payment runs. Confidence with supplier queries is essential. Candidates should demonstrate accuracy, strong attention to detail, and prior experience in a comparable accounts payable position, alongside solid IT and communication abilities. This assignment suits someone available to start quickly and contribute immediately within a central finance team.

Accounts Payable Clerk | Central London | Temporary | £22 per hour
“Behind every successful business is a finance team that keeps everything running smoothly.”

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced and detail-oriented Accounts Payable Clerk to provide valuable support to a busy finance team. The successful candidate will be confident managing day-to-day purchase ledger activities, with the ability to hit the ground running and make an immediate contribution.
Key responsibilities of the Accounts Payable Clerk will include:

Processing high volumes of supplier invoices accurately and efficiently.
Matching, batching and coding invoices to purchase orders.
Reconciling supplier statements and resolving discrepancies.
Preparing and processing supplier payment runs.
Handling supplier queries and maintaining positive working relationships.
Monitoring the accounts payable inbox and responding to enquiries.
Assisting with month-end procedures and reporting.
Maintaining accurate financial records and supporting the wider finance team.

The successful Accounts Payable Clerk will have:

Previous experience in an accounts payable or purchase ledger role.
Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and accounting systems.
The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.

What's on offer?

This is a great opportunity to gain further experience within a growing organisation, working alongside an established finance team in a fast-paced environment.
If you're an experienced Accounts Payable Clerk available for temporary work in Central London, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to find out more.
You are required to be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction.
Due to the high volume of applications, it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days, please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.

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