Accounts Payable Accountant

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international energy company is seeking an Accounts Payable Accountant on a contract basis in central London. The successful candidate will oversee vendor management, invoice processing, and ensure compliance with financial transactions whilst maintaining accurate records. This role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and proficiency in SAP or similar systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• Part qualification in ICAEW/ACCA and training in SAP or Excel preferred.
• Knowledge of tax compliance and automated invoice processing systems.

Responsibilities

• Process and review vendor invoices, ensuring proper approvals and account coding.
• Manage vendor relationships and handle inquiries and payment discrepancies.
• Submit payment requests to comply with policies and payment terms.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Effective communication

Problem-solving abilities

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Part qualification in ICAEW/ACCA

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

We have a current opportunity for an Accounts Payable Accountant on a contract basis in central London with a leading international energy company.

Purpose:

Responsible for the Accounts Payable function, including vendor management, invoice processing, and ensuring timely, accurate financial transactions in SAP.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Process and review vendor invoices, ensuring proper approvals and account coding.
2. Manage vendor relationships and handle inquiries and payment discrepancies.
3. Submit payment requests to Treasury, ensuring compliance with policies and payment terms.
4. Reconcile accounts payable transactions and maintain accurate records.
5. Process employee expense reports in line with company policies.
6. Support month-end and year-end closings through accruals and reconciliations.
7. Maintain documentation, support audits, and ensure internal control compliance.
8. Identify opportunities for process improvements in Accounts Payable.
9. Perform ad hoc tasks as needed.
10. Comply with company Health, Safety & Environment policies and Code of Ethics.
11. Fulfill HSE Critical role requirements if applicable.

Interfaces:

• Internal: Finance, Treasury, Planning, HR, Project Technical, HQ.
• External: Vendors, service providers, contractors.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (preferred).
• Part qualification in ICAEW/ACCA and training in SAP or Excel (preferred).
• Knowledge of tax compliance and automated invoice processing systems.

Skills & Competencies:

• Proficiency in SAP or similar systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Effective communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrates company’s values: knowledge sharing, adaptability, teamwork, passion, and leadership by example.

Working Conditions:

• Flexibility to work overtime during peak periods.
• Willingness to travel within the UK as required.

Our role in supporting diversity and inclusion: As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment.