Accounts Payable Assistant

An opportunity has become available for a Temporary Accounts Payable Administrator to join a busy finance team based in Central Cambridge, supporting the effective management of the purchase ledger and day-to-day…

Hybrid Finance
Pay rate £30,000 – £32,000/year
Job type Temporary
Posted 17 September 2026

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An opportunity has become available for a Temporary Accounts Payable Administrator to join a busy finance team based in Central Cambridge, supporting the effective management of the purchase ledger and day-to-day accounts payable activities. This role will last until the end of this year and offers a hybrid working arrangement.

Within this role you will be tasked with the following responsibilities, including but not limited to:

Processing supplier invoices, credit card transactions and employee expenses
Managing purchase ledger activities and maintaining accurate financial records
Investigating and resolving supplier queries in a timely manner
Supporting colleagues with expense-related queries and processes
Assisting with wider finance administration, reporting and process improvement initiativesAs the successful applicant, you will have previous experience working within accounts payable or purchase ledger, alongside strong numerical and organisational skills. You will have excellent attention to detail, and possess strong communication skills to build effective working relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders. Exposure to Excel, including VLOOKUPs and pivot tables, would be desirable, alongside experience using finance systems.

This temporary position offers the opportunity to join a well-established organisation and make an immediate impact. The role is based in Central Cambridge, but doesn't have any on-site parking, but is within walking distance to the train station. For further information, apply now or contact Jamie at Pure for an initial discussion

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