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.
Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
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