Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Accounts Payable Clerk Temporary
Accounts Payable Clerk Temporary at Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited, based in Chelmsford, South East England, paying £15.00 - £17.50 per hour. This is a contract role.
- Pay
- £15.00 - £17.50 per hour
- Hours and contract
- Contract · On site
- Location
- Chelmsford, South East England
- Closing date
- Sector
- Bookkeeper
6% below the typical rate for bookkeeper
Reference 57480929
About the role
Temporary Accounts Payable Clerk - Near Chelmsford - Up to £17 per hour
Location: Near Chelmsford, Essex (Office-based)
Rate: Up to £17 per hour
Contract: Temporary (up to 3 months)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:30pm
Your new company
A reputable and well-established organisation based near Chelmsford is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Clerk to join their busy finance team on a short-term temporary basis. You will be reporting directly to the Financial Controller and working alongside a knowledgeable and supportive team.
Your new role
As an Accounts Payable Clerk, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of the purchase ledger function.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Processing high volumes of supplier invoices accurately and efficiently
- Matching, batching, and coding invoices
- Reconciling supplier statements and resolving discrepancies
- Preparing and processing payment runs
- Handling supplier queries in a timely and professional manner
- Supporting the wider finance team with ad hoc duties
What you'll need to succeed
- Previous experience in an Accounts Payable or Purchase Ledger role
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage high volumes of work
- Good communication skills and a proactive approach
- Competent Excel and finance system skills
- Ability to hit the ground running in a fast-paced environment
What you'll get in return
- Competitive hourly rate of up to £17.50 per hour
- Opportunity to work within a collaborative finance team
- Short-term assignment with immediate start
- Valuable experience within a well-structured finance function
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Reference: 57480929 · Posted 6 days ago · Closes 4 Nov 2026 · Listed via Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
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