Accounts Payable Assistant

Think Accountancy are pleased to be support a business based in Central London who are seeking someone who has 2 years experience within Accounts Payable who enjoys working in a busy, collaborative environment.

Based near to Farringdon, the company covers travel costs for the 2 days that their employees work within the office.

They are a growing and dynamic business who are looking for a confident and proactive Accounts Payable Administrator to join their finance team on a maternity cover basis. Initially looking for someone for 6 months with a view to extend if needed.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys being hands-on, taking ownership and working with a friendly, energetic team.

The role

Reporting to the Management Accountant, you'll play an important role in keeping the purchase ledger running smoothly, ensuring invoices and expenses are processed accurately, and payments are made on time.

You'll be responsible for:

• Processing purchase invoices, ensuring the correct approvals are in place
• Extracting approved invoices and processing them through the ERP system
• Reviewing and processing employee expenses in line with company policy
• Managing weekly supplier payment runs and preparing bank payment files
• Reconciling supplier statements and investigating outstanding balances
• Setting up new suppliers and ensuring bank details are appropriately verified
• Responding to supplier queries and resolving invoice/payment issues
• Supporting the wider Finance team with ad hoc tasks when required
• Ensuring invoices and expenses are processed within month-end deadlines

What we're looking for

You'll ideally have 2+ years' experience in Accounts Payable and be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where accuracy and organisation are important. You will be supported by a fantastic team so training will be available as needed.

We're looking for someone who is:

• Confident and vibrant, with a positive and can-do attitude
• Highly organised and able to manage their own workload but equally seek help if needed
• Proactive and comfortable taking ownership
• A strong communicator who enjoys working with people across the business
• Detail-focused, with good numerical and data-entry skills
• Comfortable working with multiple currencies
• Familiar with basic bookkeeping and Accounts Payable principles
• Able to demonstrate a basic understanding of UK and European VAT

Experience with Concur and an ERP system such as Oracle would be advantageous, alongside good Excel skills.

Why consider it?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established business at an exciting time, working alongside a supportive Finance team where you'll have genuine ownership of your area.

The role would suit someone who wants a varied Accounts Payable position, enjoys working with people and brings energy, confidence and a willingness to get stuck in.

This role is for an immediate start and therefore please only apply if you are available within a week.

Think Accountancy and Finance is the finance division of Think Specialist Recruitment, an independent recruitment agency based in Hemel Hempstead and working across the Herts, Beds and Bucks area. We specialise in permanent, temporary and contract recruitment with areas of expertise including: Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Finance Admin, Part Qualified Finance, Credit Control and Bookkeepers.