Interim Accounts Payable Clerk

About the role

This interim position supports a growing finance team by processing supplier invoices and ensuring timely payments. The role is hybrid, with one day each in Somerset and Bristol and three days remote, ideal for candidates who thrive in fast‑paced, detail‑oriented environments.

Key responsibilities

• Process and validate supplier invoices in the finance system.
• Resolve invoice queries and unmatched invoices awaiting approval.
• Investigate purchase order and goods receipt issues with operational teams.
• Chase internal stakeholders to obtain invoice authorisations.
• Communicate with suppliers on payment queries and outstanding issues.
• Perform supplier statement reconciliations and maintain accurate account records.
• Provide remittance information and monitor shared Accounts Payable inboxes.
• Support the finance team with ad‑hoc transactional duties while adhering to internal controls.

Required profile

• Previous experience in Accounts Payable or Purchase Ledger.
• Proven ability to work in a busy finance function.
• Strong organisational and multitasking skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and proactive problem‑solving.
• Confident verbal and written communication.

Required skills

• Excel
• Outlook
• Microsoft Teams

What we offer

• Hybrid working arrangement (2 days onsite, 3 days remote).
• Competitive interim salary of £28,000‑£30,000 per year.
• Opportunity to work within a supportive finance team.