Accounts Payable Assistant (2-Month Contract)

City of London

2 Months Temporary Cover 

Role Brief:

My high profile client is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Junior Accounts Payable Assistant to join their finance team on a 2-month contract.

As a leading civil engineering contractor, my client handles high-volume transactions across multiple ongoing infrastructure projects, subcontractors, and plant hires. This role is ideal for an early-career finance professional or graduate looking to gain hands-on, fast-paced commercial experience within a reputable construction environment.

Candidate Responsibilities:

• Code, log, and process high volumes of supplier and sub-contractor invoices against purchase orders (POs) and goods received notes (GRNs).
• Perform three-way matching (PO, Delivery Note/GRN, and Invoice) to ensure billing accuracy.
• Act as an initial point of contact for routine supplier payment queries, working closely with site managers and quantity surveyors to resolve discrepancies.
• Monthly reconciliation of key supplier accounts to ensure ledger accuracy.
• Maintain accurate digital filing systems for invoices, receipts, and audit trails within our ERP system.

Candidate Requirements:

• 12–24 months of experience in an entry-level finance, purchase ledger, or administrative role (construction or engineering sector experience is a plus, but not essential).
• AAT (Level 2 or 3) student/qualified, or a degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration.
• Basic to intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUPs, data formatting) and familiarity with accounting software or ERP systems (e.g., COINS, Sage, Xero, or SAP).
• Excellent numerical accuracy and strong data entry skills.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills to liaise with external suppliers and internal site teams.