Accounts Payable Assistant

My Client a Leading Media Business in London is looking for an Accounts Payable Assistant to join their head office team.

Reporting to the Financial Controller the Accounts Payable Assistant will be responsible for:

• Process all purchases (supplier invoices) and refunds (credit notes).
• Identify appropriate allocation to account codes in the accounting system.
• Review all invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to payment.
• Account for the correct treatment of VAT on expense invoices.
• Sort and distribute incoming mail.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders.
• Prioritize invoices according to payment terms.
• Perform payment runs (BACs, CHAPS, cheques).
• Monitor accounts to ensure payments are up to date.
• Regularly tabulate data and compile necessary reports.
• Deal with supplier account queries via telephone and email and resolve queries promptly.
• Reconcile vendor statements, research and correct discrepancies.
• Assist in month end closing.
• Maintain files and documentation thoroughly and accurately, in accordance with company policy and accepted accounting practices.
• Provide supporting documentation for audits.
• Assist with other projects as needed.

Successful candidates will be graduates working towards ACCA / CIMA qualification who are keen to progress within a growing business.