Accounts Payable Assistant

Office Angels; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading beauty brand as an Accounts Payable Assistant, playing a crucial role in the Finance team. This permanent position involves managing supplier invoices, ensuring compliance with financial processes, and contributing to a dynamic work environment. We seek detail-oriented candidates passionate about finance and operational efficiency.

Benefits

Develop your finance skills

Supportive finance team environment

Dynamic company culture

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a high-volume Accounts Payable role.
• Strong understanding of invoice processing and payment cycles.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier invoices, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Conduct reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities.

Skills

Invoice Processing

Supplier Reconciliation

Attention to Detail

Communication

Time Management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

NetSuite

Job description

Job Title: Accounts Payable Assistant

Duration: Permanent
Location: Fully Office Based, West End

Hours: 9am - 6pm

Salary: up to £35,000

About Us:
We are a dynamic and fast-growing beauty brand known for delivering quality products and exceptional customer experiences. Our busy Finance team is at the heart of our business operations, ensuring smooth financial processes and supporting the continued success of the company. We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accounts Assistant - Accounts Payable Focus to join our Finance department.

This role will primarily be responsible for the day-to-day management of the Accounts Payable function, ensuring timely, accurate processing of invoices, supplier payments, and reconciliations. The ideal candidate is organized, deadline-driven, and able to maintain strong relationships with vendors and internal teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process supplier invoices, ensuring accurate coding, approvals, and timely entry into the accounting system.


• Manage the weekly and monthly payment runs, including preparing payment batches and remittance advice.


• Reconcile supplier statements, investigate discrepancies, and resolve queries in a timely manner.


• Maintain and update vendor records, including bank details and contact information.


• Monitor the Accounts Payable inbox and respond promptly to vendor inquiries.


• Ensure compliance with company policies, internal controls, and relevant tax/VAT requirements.


• Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities, including accruals and AP-related reporting.


• Support Accounts Receivable and other finance team members when needed, particularly during busy periods.


• Contribute to ongoing process improvements and assist in maintaining a clean and organized AP ledger.

Skills & Experience:

• Previous experience in a high-volume Accounts Payable role within a finance team.


• Strong understanding of invoice processing, payment cycles, and supplier reconciliations.


• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and documentation.


• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting systems; experience with NetSuite is an advantage.


• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to work with suppliers and internal departments.


• Strong organizational and time management abilities, capable of meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.


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

Why Join Us?

• Be part of an exciting beauty brand with a supportive and energetic finance team.


• Opportunity to develop your finance skills in a growing company.


• Fully office-based role providing structure and team collaboration.

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