Accounts Payable – West London
We are working with an established commodities trading business in West London that is looking for an experienced Accounts Payable professional to join its finance team.
Location: West London
Working arrangement: 5 days per week in the office
Duration: Ongoing opportunity
Start: ASAP
This is a hands-on position suited to someone with a solid understanding of Accounts Payable who can hit the ground running, work independently and manage their responsibilities in a busy commercial environment.
Previous experience in commodities trading or financial services is not necessary. We are more interested in candidates who have developed a strong grounding in Accounts Payable, ideally within a well-established business with a structured finance function.
Key Responsibilities
- Process supplier invoices, ensuring accurate coding, approvals and timely payment.
- Maintain purchase ledger records, investigating and resolving discrepancies.
- Prepare and assist with regular supplier payment runs.
- Reconcile supplier statements and resolve outstanding balances and queries.
- Liaise with suppliers and internal departments to ensure payments and invoices are processed efficiently.
- Assist with month-end procedures, reconciliations and reporting.
- Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation.
- Identify and resolve issues
We are particularly interested in candidates who have worked within established commercial organisations and are accustomed to working in a busy finance environment where accuracy, efficiency and good financial controls ensuring deadlines are met.
- Provide additional support to the wider finance team as required.
Experience Required
- Proven experience in an Accounts Payable or Purchase Ledger role.
- A thorough understanding of the full Accounts Payable process, beyond simply processing invoices.
- Practical experience of reconciliations, payment runs and resolving discrepancies.
- Good Excel skills and familiarity with established accounting systems.
- Strong attention to detail, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
- Confident communicating with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
- A proactive, organised and dependable approach, with the ability to work independently and use initiative. important.
This is a fully office-based position in West London, requiring attendance five days per week.