Accounts Payable Assistant

Association of International Certified Professional Accountants; London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media publishing business in London is seeking an Accounts Payable professional. In this role, you will handle high-volume processing of invoices and assist with supplier relations within a dynamic accounting team, while benefiting from flexible working options and excellent benefits.

Benefits

Flexible working options (hybrid)

Study support

25 days annual leave

2 paid wellbeing days

Share save scheme

Staff discount of up to 75%

Access to an in-house Doctor

Mental health first responders

Complimentary event invitations

Eligibility for a discretionary bonus

Qualifications

• Recent experience in a similar Accounts Payable role is needed.
• Strong Excel skills required including VLOOKUP and Pivot Tables.
• Experience dealing with high-volume processing is highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices and credit cards, ensuring authorization.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve queries as needed.
• Contribute to system and process improvements in the team.

Skills

Attention to detail

Process-driven

Computation skills

Tools

Excel

Job description

Your new company You will work for a very well-established, stable, and thriving Media Publishing business, headquartered in the heart of central London.

Your new role In this permanent Accounts Payable / Purchase Ledger job, you will work within a transactional accounting team (AP/AR), reporting to the AP Supervisor and AP Manager. The team are high-performing, hard-working, dynamic and ambitious. This is a varied, end-to-end Accounts Payable job. Your responsibilities will include (but not be limited to):

• Processing supplier invoices (high volume)
• Processing company credit cards (high volume)
• Gaining authorisation for invoices to be paid, liaison with various internal stakeholders
• Supplier statement reconciliation
• Investigation and resolution of supplier queries (liaison internally and externally)
• Reviewing aged creditors
• Preparation and execution of payment runs (twice monthly)
• Assisting the team with the ongoing development and implementation of system and process improvements
• Setting up new suppliers
• Processing staff expenses
• Working with multiple currencies

What you'll need to succeed

• You will have recent, relevant experience in a similar Accounts Payable role, with a desire to further your career in this field.
• You will have experience dealing with high-volume invoice and credit card processing.
• Multi-currency experience is highly advantageous (particularly USD and AUD).
• You will be a focussed and process-driven individual with great attention to detail.
• You will possess intermediate Excel skills (inclusive of VLOOKUP and Pivot Tables).
• You'll be hardworking and deadline-focused.
• You'll have an upbeat, positive persona, with a high-achieving nature.
• The ability to follow instructions and ask questions when necessary.

What you'll get in return Flexible working options are available, with a hybrid working policy of 2 days in the office and 3 from home each week. In addition to an enviable culture, this business also offers excellent benefits including:

• Study support
• 25 days annual leave (plus Christmas shut down)
• 2 paid wellbeing days per year
• Share save scheme
• Summer hours
• Staff discount of up to 75%
• Access to an in-house Doctor
• Mental health first riders
• Staff networks
• Complimentary event invitations.
• Eligibility for a discretionary bonus (based on company performance)

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