Accounts Payable Assistant (FTC)

Ticket; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working (min. 3 days/week in-hr

Pension scheme

Discretionary bonus

Medical & international travel cover

Life insurance

Employee discount platform

Job summary

Edenred PayTech UK is recruiting an Accounts Payable Assistant to manage UK and PPS EU ledgers, ensuring timely invoicing and payments. The role involves supporting Accounts Receivable tasks and maintaining compliance with company policies.

You will handle supplier communications, reconcile statements, and contribute to month-end close in a hybrid, 12-month fixed-term contract across London and Swindon.

Qualifications

• Experience in Accounts Payable and related processes.
• Ability to process supplier invoices and employee expenses.
• Experience reconciling supplier statements and resolving discrepancies.
• Familiarity with ERP/accounting systems (Oracle preferred).
• Proficient in Excel and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices and employee expenses promptly and accurately.
• Post cash and reconcile cash books.
• Post cash transactions in ERP accurately.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Be primary contact for supplier communications.
• Support month-end processes and reporting.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Invoice processing

ERP software

Excel

Supplier statements

Month-end support

Education

AAT qualification

Tools

Oracle

Job description

Accounts Payable Assistant

Salary – £37,000 - £40,000 pa + Bonus. Swindon/London – Hybrid

This is a 12-month fixed-term contract.

As an Accounts Payable Assistant, you will be responsible for managing Accounts Payable activities across the UK and PPS EU ledgers, ensuring accurate and timely processing of invoices and payments. You will also provide some administrative support for Accounts Receivable tasks, maintain compliance with company policies, and deliver excellent service to suppliers and internal stakeholders.

What you will be doing:

Accounts Payable:

• Process supplier invoices and employee expense claims promptly and accurately.


• Maintain and update cash books regularly.


• Post cash transactions accurately in the ERP system.


• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve queries or discrepancies promptly.


• Act as the primary contact for supplier correspondence, ensuring queries and communications are handled promptly and professionally.


• Manage an assigned supplier portfolio, resolving queries efficiently.


• Support month-end processes and reporting requirements.


• Ensure all tasks are completed in line with agreed KPIs and deadlines.

Accounts Receivable:

• Post customer receipts and update the cash book daily.


• Submit monthly customer statements without fail.


• Send monthly invoices to clients.


• Provide additional AR task cover as and when required (e.g., intercompany packs or other admin tasks).

What you will bring:

Essential:

• Previous experience in an Accounts Payable, Finance Assistant, or similar finance role.


• Experience processing supplier invoices and employee expenses.


• Experience reconciling supplier statements and resolving discrepancies.


• Good understanding of Accounts Payable processes and basic accounting principles.


• Experience using ERP or accounting systems (Oracle preferred).


• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.


• Experience maintaining accurate financial records and supporting month-end activities.

Desirable:

• AAT qualified or currently studying towards an AAT qualification.


• Experience supporting both Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes.


• Experience maintaining cash books and posting cash transactions.


• Experience supporting month-end close and audit activities.


• Experience working in a multi-entity or international business environment.

Why Edenred PayTech?

We are a subsidiary of the Edenred group and leaders in prepaid solutions including banking, virtual cards, debit, credit, and prepaid processing. As an Edenred PayTech employee you will get the support and structure that you need to enjoy your work and develop your career while doing what you love and making a difference in a fast-paced and innovative business.

What you will get:

• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays


• Hybrid working environment (min. 3 days per week in the office)


• Pension Scheme – employer 6% with minimum employee contribution 3%


• Discretionary bonus scheme based on company and personal performance


• Medical & international travel cover (leisure and action sports)


• Life insurance (4x salary)


• Wellbeing Employee Assistance Program (extended access to family members)


• Holiday trading scheme


• Season ticket loan


• Cycle to Work scheme


• Employee discount shopping platform


• Employee referral bonus scheme


• Digital learning platform


• Complimentary fruit and other 'in office' snacks & refreshments


• Volunteering programme


• Social events

Diversity:

Edenred PayTech are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on age, race, colour, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship, marital status or civil partnership/union status, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable country or local laws.

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