Accounts Payable Assistant

Accounts Payable Assistant

London

The Accounts Payable Assistant is responsible for processing purchase invoices accurately and liaising with colleagues regarding supplier and client accounts.

Key duties will include:

• Receive, review, and verify invoices and payment requests for accuracy, proper approval, and compliance with company policies.
• Accurately enter invoice details into the accounting system, ensuring proper coding and matching with purchase orders where applicable.
• Prepare and process electronic transfers, BACS payments, and check runs on a regular schedule.
• Maintain and update vendor records, ensuring all information is current and accurate. Address vendor inquiries regarding payment status and resolve discrepancies.
• Generate and distribute accounts payable reports, including aging reports and payment forecasts, to support management decision-making.
• Ensure adherence to company policies, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements. Assist in preparing documentation for audits.

You will:

• Have experience in a similar role within a finance team, with strong attention to detail and solid numeracy skills.
• Have GCSE in Maths and English.
• Proven experience in a similar role, preferably in retail, hospitality, or leisure sector.
• Experience working with advanced computerised accounting packages.
• Experience assisting suppliers and colleagues with invoice processing queries.
• Good communication skills with the ability to explain financial process and procedures to non-finance colleagues.

Benefits:

• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• 4 privilege days usually set around the Christmas period
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme
• Opportunity to apply for free event tickets
• Discounts across on-site catering units
• Free parking + more

This is not an exhaustive list. Please see the job pack attached.

This is a full time, permanent position working 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £27,607 pa.

The deadline for applications is 9am Monday 16th September 2024.

Due to the volume of applications, we regret that we can only provide feedback to those shortlisted for interview.

OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY
We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. We strive to build a diverse and inclusive workforce that is representative of our community and helps us to deliver more for our visitors. We particularly encourage applications from candidates from ethnic minority backgrounds and candidates with
disabilities.