Accounts Payable Assistant - Pertemps Cambridge : Job Details

Accounts Payable Assistant (Travel Expenses)3-Month Temp | £19.08 per hour | Hybrid | Central LondonJoin a well-respected intergovernmental organisation based in central London as a temporary Accounts Payable Assistant and play a key role in supporting their finance team.This is a 3-month temporary contract offering £19.08 per hour PAYE, with a hybrid work setup (2–3 days in the office) that lets you balance office buzz with home productivity.What You’ll Do:You’ll help ensure smooth and accurate financial operations, with a focus on accounts payable and travel-related processing activities. Your responsibilities will include:

• Accurately processing payment requests in line with policies and controls
• Setting up and updating supplier accounts in the database
• Reviewing and verifying supporting documentation and approvals
• Managing payment runs efficiently (multi-currency and cheque-based)
• Reconciling aged creditors and generating journals (prepayment, accrual, corrections)
• Processing staff travel advances and claims
• Handling direct debit transactions and verifying cleared liabilities
• Preparing exception reports and resolving payment queries

What You’ll Bring:We’re looking for someone who is:

• Part-qualified (AAT or ACCA) with a strong grounding in accounting or bookkeeping
• Experienced in accounts payable, particularly travel and non-travel expense processing
• Confident with double-entry accounting and monthly credit card reconciliations
• Familiar with P2P processes and electronic banking systems
• A skilled user of Microsoft Office and financial software
• Highly organized with strong interpersonal and communication skills