Accounts Payable Assistant

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

Job summary

A well-respected school group in West London is seeking an Accounts Payable Assistant for an office-based role in Kew. The successful candidate will manage purchase invoices, supplier payments, and financial tasks, offering a supportive environment with great benefits including a pension scheme and generous holidays.

Benefits

20 days + 8 Bank Holidays

Contributory pension

Cycle to work scheme

Reduced hours during school holiday

Qualifications

• 2 years experience in accounts payable, ideally in an educational setting.
• Must be DBS cleared.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchase ledger invoicing and supplier payments.
• Reconcile credit card expenditures and supplier statements.
• Administer bank reconciliations and manage Petty Cash.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

IT systems knowledge

Education

GCSE or A level standard

Bookkeeping or AAT qualification

Tools

SAGE 200

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Accounts Payable Assistant - Education

Based in Kew, West London

Office-Based Role

Salary £28,000 - £32,000

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: 8.30am -5.00pm
• Reduced hours during school holiday 9am-4pm