Accounts Payable Assistant

Sheridan Maine London; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheridan Maine London is recruiting an experienced Accounts Payable Assistant to join a thriving business based in the Chelsea area. The role offers hybrid working (office-based with one day per week WFH), and a salary of up to £40,000 per year.

Responsibilities include processing invoices, weekly payment runs, supplier reconciliations, resolving queries, maintaining the AP ledger, and supporting month-end reporting. You must be eligible to work in the UK full-time.

Qualifications

• Experience: 1–2 years in Accounts Payable or similar finance role within the property sector.
• Strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and proficiency in accounting software.
• Team player with ability to work in a team and independently, proactive problem-solving.
• Organisational skills to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with property and accounting management systems, ideally MRI Horizon.

Responsibilities

• Invoice processing of supplier invoices with timely approvals.
• Prepare and execute weekly payment runs with accuracy.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Manage and resolve supplier queries with clear communication.
• Maintain accounts payable ledger and ensure transactions are recorded.
• Support month-end closing and provide reports as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Accounting software

Team player

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Tools

MRI Horizon

Job description

Accounts Payable Assistant London Up to to £40k p.a. 09:30 - 17:30 (35 hours per week) Office-based (1 day per week wfh)

\"A good process produces good results.\" Nick Saban.

Are you an experienced Accounts Payable professional looking for your next opportunity with a respected, established business? Sheridan Maine is recruiting for a dynamic Accounts Payable Assistant to join a thriving company based in the prestigious Chelsea area.

Your responsibilities as the Accounts Payable Assistant will include:

• Invoice Processing: Accurately process a high volume of supplier invoices, ensuring timely approvals and payments.
• Payment Runs: Prepare and execute weekly payment runs, maintaining strong attention to detail.
• Supplier Reconciliation: Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Query Resolution: Manage and resolve any supplier queries, ensuring excellent communication and customer service.
• Accounts Maintenance: Assist with the maintenance of the accounts payable ledger, ensuring all transactions are recorded accurately.
• Reporting: Support the finance team with month-end closing and provide reports as required.

To be considered for the role of Accounts Payable Assistant, you will require:

• Experience: Minimum 1-2 years of experience in an Accounts Payable or similar finance role within the property sector.
• Skills: Strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and proficiency in accounting software.
• Team Player: Ability to work effectively in a team and independently, with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Organisational Skills: Capable of managing multiple tasks and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience of property and accounting management systems, ideally MRI Horizon but not essential.

If you are a motivated Accounts Payable Assistant looking to make a meaningful impact in a well-regarded company, we would love to hear from you.

You are required to be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days, please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.