Accounts Payable Assistant

Huntress; City Of London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-respected school group in London is seeking an Accounts Payable Assistant to manage a range of financial tasks. The ideal candidate will have experience in accounts payable, preferably in an educational setting, and possess strong analytical and IT skills. You will handle invoicing, supplier payments, and reconciliation processes. This role offers a competitive salary and includes attractive benefits such as a contributory pension and holiday time during school breaks.

Benefits

20 days + 8 Bank Holidays

Contributory pension

Cycle to work scheme

Reduced hours during school holidays

Qualifications

• 2 years experience in an accounts payable role, preferably in education.
• Demonstrate understanding of confidentiality and the ability to stay calm under pressure.
• Must be DBS cleared.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial tasks including purchase ledger invoicing.
• Process and certify purchase invoices for payment.
• Reconcile supplier statements and petty cash.

Skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

IT systems knowledge

Analytical skills

Education

GCSE or A level standard

Bookkeeping or AAT qualification

Tools

SAGE 200

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

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.