Accounts Payable Assistant

Accounts Payable Assistant

Posted 4 days ago by Vertex Associates - Accountancy and Finance Recruitment

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£34,000 Per year
Fixed-Term
Hybrid
London Area, United Kingdom
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Accounts Payable Balance Sheet Data Entry Debits And Credits Finance LESS Management Microsoft Excel Pivot Tables And Charts SAP Applications SIPOC Process Subcontracting

Summary: Vertex Associates is seeking an Accounts Payable Assistant for a London-based build and design business on a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role requires full-time office attendance for initial training, transitioning to a hybrid model of three days in the office per week. Key responsibilities include managing invoices, expense claims, and maintaining financial relationships within the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Ensure all invoices (including subcontractors) are distributed, coded and approved in line with policy
  • Deal with staff expense claims and corporate credit cards
  • Handle emails and queries from suppliers and the wider business
  • Produce weekly and manual sub-contractor and expense payment runs as requested
  • Complete statement, balance sheet and expense reconciliations
  • Accurate data entry, including manual supplier invoice entry, manual supplier credit notes and daily banking
  • Comply with all existing KPI’s and SLA’s
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships within finance and the wider business

Key Skills:

  • At least 3 years’ experience within an Accounts Payable role
  • Confident and assertive interpersonal skills from senior management to external suppliers
  • Ability to prioritise and co-ordinate tasks efficiently ensuring all financial and team deadlines are met, within a fast-paced environment
  • Accurate and exceptional attention to detail
  • Pro-active, with the ability to use initiative and work autonomously and as part of a wider team
  • Team player who deals effectively with colleagues and clients
  • Willing to learn/actively pursue further training
  • Good IT skills especially on Excel (V look ups and pivot tables)
  • Experience of SAP would be advantageous, but not essential
  • Good communication skills, both verbally and in writing

Salary (Rate): £34,000.00 yearly

City: London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: fixed-term

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other

Detailed Description From Employer:

Vertex Associates are proud to be partnering with a London based build and design business in hiring an Accounts Payable Assistant on a 12 month fixed term contract. There will be a requirement to attend the office full time for training purposes (first 6-8 weeks), before moving to a hybrid position consisting of 3 days per week in the office.

Duties and responsibilities:

  • Ensure all invoices (including subcontractors) are distributed, coded and approved in line with policy
  • Deal with staff expense claims and corporate credit cards
  • Deal with emails and queries from suppliers and the wider business
  • Produce weekly and manual sub-contractor and expense payment runs as requested
  • Complete statement, balance sheet and expense reconciliations
  • Accurate data entry, including manual supplier invoice entry, manual supplier credit notes and daily banking
  • Comply with all existing KPI’s and SLA’s
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships within finance and the wider business

Requirements:

  • At least 3 years’ experience within an Accounts Payable role
  • Confident and assertive interpersonal skills from senior management to external suppliers
  • Ability to prioritise and co-ordinate tasks efficiently ensuring all financial and team deadlines are met, within a fast paced environment
  • Accurate and exceptional attention to detail
  • Pro-active, with the ability to use initiative and work autonomously and as part of a wider team
  • Team player who deals effectively with colleagues and clients
  • Willing to learn/actively pursue further training
  • Good IT skills especially on Excel (V look ups and pivot tables)
  • Experience of SAP would be advantageous, but not essential
  • Good communication skills, both verbally and in writing

Vertex Associates Limited acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Vertex Associates is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training.

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