Accounts Payable Assistant

Huntress; Brentford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable school group in West London seeks an Accounts Payable Assistant to manage financial tasks, including purchase ledger invoicing and supplier payments. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of accounts payable experience, preferably in education, and is proficient in Microsoft Office. This role offers a salary between £28,000 and £32,000, along with benefits like 20 days plus 8 holidays and a contributory pension.

Benefits

20 days + 8 Bank Holidays

Contributory pension

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• 2 years experience in an accounts payable role, preferably in education.
• Must be numerate with strong analytical skills.
• DBS clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, maintain, and communicate reliable financial information.
• Process and certify purchase invoices for payment.
• Reconcile supplier statements to ensure all liabilities recorded.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Proficiency in Microsoft Word

Education

GCSE or A level standard

Bookkeeping or AAT qualification

Tools

SAGE 200

Other accounting systems

Job description

Accounts Payable Assistant - Education Salary £28,000 - £32,000

Based in Kew

Office-Based Role

A well-respected school group in West London are looking for an Accounts Payable Assistant to join their team in Kew. You will manage a range of financial tasks, including purchase ledger invoicing, processing supplier payments, reconciling credit card expenditures and other finance-related duties.

Duties include:

• Undertake aspects of preparing, maintaining and communicating reliable financial information
• Assist in the preparation of recording school trips and clubs for billing
• Processing and certifying of purchase invoices received for payment & filing
• Reconciling supplier statements to ensure all liabilities have been recorded
• Operation and reconciliation of the school Petty Cash
• Be a contact for general finance queries and to liaise with suppliers and contractors as required
• Assist in the administration of bank reconciliations

Experience required:

• 2 years experience accounts payable role - in education is highly desirable in schools or nursery but not essential
• Educated to GCSE or A level standard
• Bookkeeping or AAT qualification
• Experience of SAGE 200 or other accounting systems
• Excellent knowledge of IT systems and Proficient with Microsoft Office products such as Excel and Word
• Numerate with strong attention to detail and analytical skills
• Demonstrate understanding of confidentiality, stays calm under pressure and working with minimum supervision
• Strong interpersonal skills with children and parents
• Will need to be DBS cleared

Benefits:

• 20 days + 8 Bank Holidays + close at Christmas - Can be taken during term time
• Contributory pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Hours of work: 8.30 am -5.00 pm
• Reduced hours during school holidays 9 am-4 pm

We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.

PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.