Temporary Accounts Payable Assistant

Are you an experienced accounts payable professional looking for a temporary role where your organisational skills can make a real difference? This is a great opportunity to support a dynamic team during a busy period…

Pay rate £16.92/hour
Job type Temporary
Posted 24 September 2026

Trusted. Transparent. Built for contractors. Thousands of UK contractors find their next contract on ContractorUK.

View all finance & accounting jobs ›

About this job

Holiday Pay

Are you an experienced accounts payable professional looking for a temporary role where your organisational skills can make a real difference? This is a great opportunity to support a dynamic team during a busy period by managing invoices and financial records efficiently.
Please note, this is a temporary position paid on a weekly PAYE basis and will require an immediate start, notice periods cannot be accommodated.

Temporary Accounts Payable Assistant Responsibilities
This position will involve, but will not be limited to:

Managing and responding to emails to ensure timely communication.
Setting up new vendors and verifying bank details in accordance with company policies.
Raising purchase and subcontract orders within agreed service level agreements.
Matching and processing purchase and subcontractor invoices accurately.
Reconciling vendor statements, resolving discrepancies, and responding to queries.
Processing employee expenses and preparing weekly payment runs.
Ensuring direct debits are processed and allocated before month-end.
Posting daily receipts and payments and completing monthly bank reconciliations.
Maintaining precise accounts payable records to support month-end close, reporting, and audits.
Temporary Accounts Payable Assistant Rewards

37.5 hours per week 
Supportive environment during a key growth phase, offering valuable finance experience.
Flexible work schedule within a friendly, laid-back team culture.
Opportunity to develop skills in accounts payable processes and Microsoft Dynamics (desirable).
Ongoing assignment for approximately four months to support a busy period.
The Company
Our client is a prominent organisation which fosters a flexible and open culture, prioritising collaboration and professional growth. This is a stimulating environment for someone looking to expand their finance expertise in a thriving sector.

Temporary Accounts Payable Assistant Experience Essentials

Proven experience in accounts payable within a finance team.
Familiarity with invoicing, vendor management, and reconciliation procedures.
Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics NAV 365 is an advantage.
Strong proficiency in Excel, Outlook, and Word.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
High attention to detail with the ability to prioritise effectively.
Proactive approach to resolving discrepancies and managing tasks efficiently.
Location
Based in Harwell Campus, Dicot. Transport connections are accessible, with parking available for those commuting by car.

Action
If you would like to find out more about this excellent opportunity, then please apply online today. We will review and respond to all applications.

Allen Associates is a leading recruitment company in Oxfordshire recruiting for Marketing, Finance, Human Resources and PA/Administrative roles. Allen Associates operates as an Employment Agency for permanent recruitment and an Employment Business for temporary recruitment. For more information on current vacancies please visit (url removed) and follow us on LinkedIn

Apply for this job

You'll complete your application on CV-Library, our jobs partner.

← More finance & accounting jobs

Set up for this contract

ContractorUK partners
Markel Direct IR35 and contractor insurance

Most agencies and clients ask for professional indemnity and public liability before you start.

Get your quote →
SG Accounting Contractor accountants

Working through your own limited company? A contractor-specialist accountant keeps the admin off your desk.

Find out more → Also: Caroola · Dolan Accountancy · Compare all accountants

Get new Finance contracts by email

One email when new matches appear. Unsubscribe with one click.

Prefer to be found? Upload your CV to CV-Library — free