Accounts Payable Administrator

Gbs Uk; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing financial services company based in central St Albans is seeking an Accounts Payable Administrator for an initial 6-month FTC, with potential to become permanent. The position offers a salary of up to £30k and a hybrid working model, requiring 3 days in the office and 2 at home. Responsibilities include processing invoices, managing the purchase ledger, and ensuring compliance with financial policies. Effective communication and strong Excel skills are essential for this role, making it a perfect opportunity for those looking to advance in accounts payable.

Benefits

22 days holiday plus 8 days bank holiday

Free Parking Permit

Private medical insurance

Life insurance

Discretionary annual bonus

Salary exchange pension

Employee assistance programme

Online discount programme

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Accounts Payable is essential.
• Understanding of accounting reconciliation techniques needed.
• Able to work in a high-volume environment.

Responsibilities

• Approve all Invoices/Credit Notes in line with the approval matrix.
• Accurately code and post all Invoices/Credit Notes.
• Reconcile Purchase Ledger Accounts with supplier statements.

Skills

Accounts Payable experience

Intermediate Excel skills

Effective communication skills

Organizational skills

Numeracy skills

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Tools

Netsuite

Job description

We are recruiting for an Accounts Payable Administrator to join a successful and rapidly growing company based in central St Albans. The role is a 6-month FTC initially, however there is potential for a permanent opportunity.

What's in it for you:

• Salary: up to £30k
• 35 hour working week (9am-5pm) - Hybrid after training 3 days in the office and 2 at home
• 22 days holiday plus 8 days bank holiday (increasing with length of service)
• Free Parking Permit
• Private medical insurance
• Life insurance
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Salary exchange pension
• Employee assistance programme
• Online discount programme

Key responsibilities:

• Ensuring all Invoices/Credit Notes are appropriately approved in line with the approval matrix, within agreed deadlines and payment terms.
• To accurately code post all Invoices/Credit Notes.
• To ensure that all Payments are correctly allocated.
• To ensure that all Purchase Ledger Accounts are reconciled with supplier statements/payments, chasing supplier's invoices and resolving any discrepancies.
• To manage the historic Purchase Ledger - regularly investigating and clearing Debit Balances and other outstanding historic items.
• Assist with Month end processes.
• Process Expenses in line with the company's expense policy and to ensure employees' expense reimbursements are made in time.

What the employer is looking for:

• Previous Accounts Payable experience
• An understanding of the trading accounting process and accounting reconciliation techniques.
• Intermediate Excel and accounts package experience, ideally Netsuite.
• Accustomed to processing in a high-volume environment.
• Effective communication skills; verbal, electronic and written.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks and to work to deadlines.
• Ability to achieve targets whilst maintaining accuracy.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent numeracy skills
• Having a "can do" attitude and a flexible approach to achieving team priorities.
• Willingness to learn and develop.

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Please note due to the number of applications we often receive; only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.