Accounts Payable & Finance Officer
Temp-to-Perm Opportunity
£40,000 to £45,000 per annum (Day Rate Equivalent Initially)
Battersea – 3 Days per Week On-Site


We’re supporting a well-established construction business based in South West London, who are looking to appoint an experienced Accounts Payable & Finance Officer to strengthen their finance function.


This role will initially begin on a day-rate basis with a clear route to permanent employment. It’s ideal for someone with strong construction sector experience who is confident managing supplier accounts, subcontractor payments, and compliance-related returns within a busy operational environment.


The Role
Working as part of a small, hands-on finance team, you will take ownership of the accounts inbox and day-to-day Accounts Payable processes, ensuring supplier and subcontractor invoices are processed accurately and on time. You will also support statutory and industry-specific compliance reporting as part of the permanent role.


Key Responsibilities
*Manage the shared accounts inbox, responding to and resolving supplier and subcontractor queries promptly
*Process high volumes of supplier and subcontractor invoices, ensuring correct coding and authorisation
*Prepare and execute supplier and subcontractor payment runs in line with agreed terms
*Maintain accurate creditor ledgers and reconcile supplier statements
*Support ad-hoc Accounts Payable and transactional finance duties as required
*Administer CIS returns and ensure compliance with HMRC requirements
*Prepare and submit VAT returns accurately and within deadlines
*Assist with month-end close activities, including accruals and reconciliations
*Ensure all transactions comply with internal controls and industry regulations


What We’re Looking For
*Previous experience within the construction or property services sector
*Strong working knowledge of Eque2 Online and Sage
*Experience processing subcontractor invoices and handling CIS requirements
*High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
*Confident communicator, able to deal effectively with suppliers and operational teams
*Proactive and organised, with a hands-on approach


Why Join?
This is a great opportunity to join a stable and growing construction business where you’ll play a key role in supporting operational delivery through effective financial management. The role offers stability, long-term potential, and the opportunity to be part of a collaborative and supportive team.


Apply Now
If you’re an experienced Accounts Payable professional with construction sector experience and are open to a temp-to-perm opportunity, we’d love to hear from you.