Accounts Payable Assistant

Invest Solutions Limited; Holloway; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Verity Accountants based in Lea Bridge, London, seeks a proactive Accounts Payable Assistant to join our growing finance team. You will process invoices, support payroll, reconcile accounts, and ensure suppliers are paid accurately and on time.

Experience with Sage 50 or QuickBooks, strong Excel skills, and good organisational ability are essential. The role offers development opportunities in a supportive, professional environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Accounts Payable or similar finance role.
• Experience using Sage 50, QuickBooks or similar software.
• Strong understanding of accounts payable, reconciliations and invoice processing.
• Excellent organisational and time-management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Reconcile accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Carry out regular bank reconciliations.
• Process staff payroll and support pension auto-enrolment.
• Calculate statutory payments including SSP and SMP where required.
• Manage supplier payment runs and resolve invoice queries.
• Maintain accurate financial records using Sage 50 and QuickBooks.
• Assist with monthly and annual financial reporting.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures and financial regulations.

Skills

Excel

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Education

AAT qualification or working towards

Tools

Sage 50

QuickBooks

Job description

Verity Accountants is looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Accounts Payable Assistant to join our growing finance team based in Lea Bridge, London. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous finance or accounts experience who is looking to develop their career within a supportive and professional environment., As an Accounts Payable Assistant, you will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, processing invoices, supporting payroll activities, reconciling accounts, and ensuring suppliers are paid accurately and on time. The role also includes exposure to payroll, pensions, bank reconciliations, and financial reporting.,

• Process supplier invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Reconcile accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Carry out regular bank reconciliations.
• Process staff payroll and support pension auto-enrolment.
• Calculate statutory payments including SSP and SMP where required.
• Manage supplier payment runs and resolve invoice queries.
• Maintain accurate financial records using Sage 50 and QuickBooks.
• Assist with monthly and annual financial reporting.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures and financial regulations.
• We're looking for someone who has:
• Previous experience in an Accounts Payable, Accounts Assistant or similar finance role.
• Experience using Sage 50, QuickBooks or similar accounting software.
• Good understanding of accounts payable, reconciliations and invoice processing.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• The ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication skills and a professional approach.
• AAT qualification (or working towards one) is desirable but not essential.
• Knowledge of payroll, pensions and statutory payments would be advantageous.
• Competitive salary of £28,000-£29,000 per annum
• Permanent full-time position
• Career development and progression opportunities
• Ongoing training and support
• Friendly and supportive working environment
• If you're looking to join a company where your skills will be valued and you can continue to grow within finance, we'd love to hear from you.