Accounts Payable Specialist (3-Month Rolling Contract) Richmond | £18–£21 per hour | Full-time, Office-Based (5 Days per Week) We’re on the lookout for a proactive and detail-oriented Accounts Payable Specialist to join our finance team on a rolling 3-month contract. Based in Richmond, this role is ideal for someone with solid AP experience in fast-paced, high-volume environments who enjoys being at the heart of a collaborative and energetic finance team. Your Day-to-Day Responsibilities Will Include: Accurately matching, checking, and batching high volumes of invoices (approx. 1,000/month) Timely posting of invoices using Sage 500 Processing payments via BACS, CHAPS, and cheque Posting Direct Debit transactions and ensuring alignment with bank statements Setting up and maintaining supplier accounts with precision Regular reconciliation of supplier statements and addressing queries as needed Keeping utility invoices well-organised and recorded for reference Maintaining and updating the Aged Creditors report Supporting VAT corrections under the guidance of Management Accountants Playing a key role in year-end audits by supplying required invoice samples Building and maintaining positive relationships with suppliers, hotel teams, and head office colleagues What We’re Looking For: Experience working in a high-volume AP setting is essential Someone who thrives in fast-moving environments and can adapt quickly to change A friendly team player who’s just as comfortable with people as they are with numbers Intermediate Excel and solid IT skills are expected – you’re confident using finance systems and can pick up new ones quickly Strong communication skills and a proactive, solution-focused approach to day-to-day challenges