Accounts Payable Assistant

Investigo Limited; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the sustainability sector is seeking an Accounts Payable Assistant for a 3-month contract in London. The role involves managing vendor invoices, processing payments, and ensuring compliance with internal standards. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills, attention to detail, and have relevant experience in accounts payable.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of hands-on experience in accounts payable.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage incoming communications related to vendor invoices.
• Accurately process invoices, ensuring timely data entry and coding.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies in the payables workflow.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Exceptional attention to detail

Ability to work independently and in a team

Proficient in Excel

Familiar with Accounting systems

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Commerce, Finance, or a related field

Tools

Oracle

Job description

Currently supporting a client in the sustainability sector with the recruitment of an Accounts Payable Assistant for a short-term contract. This is a 3-month contract opportunity to provide essential support to their finance operations.

• Salary: Up to £35,000
• Location: London
• Hybrid: 3 days in the office

What to expect?

• Monitor and manage incoming communications related to vendor invoices and employee reimbursements.

• Prepare and distribute weekly review lists for payables and expense submissions.

• Accurately process invoices as assigned, ensuring timely data entry and coding.

• Identify and correct errors in invoices or payments to maintain accuracy.

• Investigate and resolve any delays or discrepancies in the payables workflow.

• Oversee weekly disbursement cycles, including processing of electronic payments

• Routinely review aging reports to track and manage outstanding payables.

• Ensure all financial activities align with internal compliance standards and authorisation protocols.

• Administer the setup and maintenance of vendor records.

• Handle period-end activities and respond to audit-related documentation request.

What skills/attributes do you need?

• Strong communication skills for interacting with colleagues, vendors, and external stakeholders across departments.

• Exceptional attention to detail.

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

• Proficient in Excel and familiar with Accounting systems (Oracle).

• Experience with expense management systems.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Commerce, Finance, or a related field.

• 3-5 years of hands-on experience in accounts payable.

If you are interested in applying, please submit your application through this job advertisement.