Accounts Payable Assistant (Fixed Term Contract 5-6 months)

Octopus Group; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in London is seeking a highly motivated Accounts Payable Assistant to join their Finance team. The role involves processing invoices, preparing payments, and supporting month-end reporting. The company promotes a flexible work-life balance and offers opportunities for professional growth, equity options, and a vibrant office culture. Join a team that values your development and well-being!

Benefits

Flexible working environment

Equity Options Scheme

Smart Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Access to tax-free childcare

Qualifications

• Degree in accounting, finance, or equivalent with a 2:1.
• Experience in finance or accounting.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices and support colleagues and suppliers.
• Prepare payments and run month-end reporting.
• Perform ad hoc projects as assigned.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Excel

Understanding of Accounts Payable

Education

Degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

We’re looking for a highly motivated and organized Accounts Payable Assistant to join our busy Finance team. You’ll help keep things running smoothly by processing invoices and supporting both colleagues and suppliers.

Reporting to our Management Accountant, we’ll support your development and offer opportunities to grow within the team.

What you'll do

• Help with invoices and data entry
• Prepare payments
• Run month-end reporting
• Perform other ad hoc projects as assigned by your manager
• Be trained in our systems and software

What you'll need

• A degree in accounting, finance, or equivalent with a 2:1 or finance or accounting experience
• Basic Excel skills
• An understanding of accounts payable
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work in a high-volume, entrepreneurial environment — speed and accuracy are key!
• Provide training as possible

Why else you'll love it here

• Our company culture: We won best company to work for in 2019, and our CEO, Greg, has recorded a podcast about our culture and how we empower our people.
• Flexible working environment: Genuine work-life balance, ranked in the top 5 companies in the UK. We treat you as a human and strive to make work and life merge smoothly.
• Relaxation: We don’t count your holidays here. We work hard, so we believe in playing hard within reason.
• Equity Options Scheme: You own a part of the business through share options in the Octopus Energy Group, working together towards success.
• Office culture: We accommodate tech requirements, and our offices are stocked with fruit, breakfast, great coffee, and soft drinks. Every Friday, we gather (virtually too) for company updates and drinks — called Family Dinner.
• Social Events: We sponsor YeoValley's summer festival, ValleyFest, our big offsite summer party (with kids), and aim for three parties a year.
• Parents: Access to tax-free childcare, maternity, and paternity pay. During lockdown, we created OctoKids TV to entertain your kids.
• Your development: We support your growth through internal and external courses, learning, and study support, tailored to you.
• Smart Pension Scheme: Employer contributes 5%, employee 3%, with options to contribute more.
• Cycle to Work Scheme: To reduce your carbon footprint and promote health.