Accounts Payable Assistant

Altum Consulting; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Altum Consulting in Mayfair, London, is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable professional for an initial two-month temporary assignment. You will join a small finance team, handling day-to-day AP tasks and ensuring invoices and payments are processed accurately.

The role requires 18–24 months AP experience, a solid understanding of end-to-end AP, and comfort working in a multicurrency environment. JD Edwards experience is a plus; hybrid pattern with 4 days in the Mayfair office and 1 day from

Qualifications

• 18–24 months of Accounts Payable experience.
• Strong end-to-end AP process knowledge.
• Experience with multi-currency environments is advantageous.
• JD Edwards experience is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices accurately within timelines.
• Manage supplier queries and resolve discrepancies.
• Support payment runs and account reconciliations.
• Work across multiple currencies as required.
• Maintain accurate supplier and AP records.
• Support wider finance team with ad hoc requirements.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Multicurrency handling

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Tools

JD Edwards

Job description

Accounts Payable - Temporary Contract

Location: Mayfair, London

Working pattern: 4 days office / 1 day WFH

Contract: Minimum 2-month assignment minimum (with potential to be extended)

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Accounts Payable professional to join a well-established organisation based in Mayfair on an initial temporary assignment of at least two months.

Working as part of a small and collaborative finance team, you will support the day-to-day Accounts Payable function and help ensure invoices and payments are processed accurately and efficiently.

Key responsibilities

• Processing supplier invoices accurately and within agreed timelines
• Managing supplier queries and resolving discrepancies
• Supporting payment runs and account reconciliations
• Working across multiple currencies where required
• Maintaining accurate supplier and AP records
• Supporting the wider finance team with ad hoc requirements

About you

• Minimum 18 months-2 years of Accounts Payable experience
• Strong understanding of end-to-end AP processes
• Experience working within a multicurrency environment would be advantageous
• Experience using JD Edwards would be beneficial
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Confident working within a small, hands-on finance team
• Available to work 4 days per week from the Mayfair office, with 1 day working from home

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Accounts Payable professional looking for their next temporary assignment within a supportive finance function in central London.