Accounts Assistant (AP Contract)

Taylor James Resourcing; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant to join their team in the City of London. The role involves maintaining purchase ledgers and liaising with suppliers. Key skills include purchase ledger experience, strong communication, and proficiency in Sage 200 and Excel. This position offers a hybrid work setup with a competitive salary of up to £38,000 per annum.

Qualifications

• Purchase ledger experience required.
• Numerate with a high focus on accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work calmly under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Maintain purchase ledgers and liaise with suppliers.
• Post, code, and batch supplier invoices.
• Reconcile supplier accounts within Sage 200.

Skills

Purchase ledger experience

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Organised and self-motivated

Strong IT skills

Tools

Sage 200

Excel

Job description

Overview

Client Onboarding KYC Associate. 5 days in office, Senior HR Manager with Financial Services experience, HR Business Partner. to £65,000. This well established client is looking for a Talent Development Specialist. We are looking for a Deputy Group Company Secretary. Date: 12 Jan 2024
Sector: FINANCE / ACCOUNTING
Type: Contract
Location: London
Salary: £35000 - 38000 per annum
Email: [e-mail]
Ref: DB3648

We have a fixed term contract of 2 months for an Accounts Assistant specialising in Purchase Ledger / Accounts Payable, Based in City of London. 3 days in office and 2 days from home. Salary upto £38000. Ideally you will be immediately available.

Responsibilities

You will be responsible for maintaining purchase ledgers and liaising with suppliers and colleagues with regards to posting invoices, payment runs and supplier account reconciliations.

• Posting, coding and batching of supplier invoices.
• Compiling of fortnightly payment run prior to authorisation.
• Allocating payments made to supplier accounts.
• Reconciling supplier accounts within Sage 200.
• Setting up supplier accounts and verifying changes of bank details.
• Maintaining of old ledger balances.
• Investigating and correcting errors within Sage 200 project accounting module.
• Dealing with supplier queries via email or phone.
• Liaising with colleagues to assist with ledger queries.
• Raising of ad hoc payments and staff expenses.
• Ad hoc / additional duties as required in order to meet the needs of the business.

What we are looking for / Skills & Experience

• Purchase ledger experience required
• Numerate with a high focus on accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, able to liaise with people at all levels
• Good problem-solving skills, and able to use initiative
• Organised and self-motivated, able to multi-task and prioritise to meet deadlines
• Ability to work calmly under pressure
• Approachable team player
• Flexible and proactive approach to work
• Strong IT skills, with intermediate excel skills