Accounts Payable Assistant (Maternity Cover FTC)

JSM Group Services Ltd.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the utilities sector is seeking an Accounts Payable Assistant for maternity cover. This role involves managing supplier invoices, ensuring timely payments, and maintaining positive supplier relationships. The successful candidate will report to the Financial Controller and thrive in a dynamic finance team environment.

Benefits

Private Pension Scheme

Health cash-plan

Annual Bonus

Discounted Gym Scheme

Generous holidays (36 days including bank holidays)

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar accounts payable or finance admin role required.
• Proficient with finance systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Organized and able to manage workload in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage and process high volumes of supplier invoices and staff expenses.
• Prepare weekly and monthly payment runs in line with cash flow forecasts.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve outstanding queries.

Skills

Attention to detail

Numerical accuracy

Proficient with Microsoft Excel

Education

Previous experience in accounts payable or finance admin role

Tools

Sage

Finance systems

Job description

Accounts Payable Assistant (Maternity Cover FTC)

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THE TEAM

Our Finance team is the engine room of JSM, ensuring smooth operations behind the scenes of our fast-paced, high-growth business. As the company expands, so too does the demand for efficient, accurate and proactive financial support. The Accounts Payable Administrator will report directly to the Financial Controller and work alongside a close-knit team of finance professionals at our Potters Bar head office.

THE TEAM

Our Finance team is the engine room of JSM, ensuring smooth operations behind the scenes of our fast-paced, high-growth business. As the company expands, so too does the demand for efficient, accurate and proactive financial support. The Accounts Payable Administrator will report directly to the Financial Controller and work alongside a close-knit team of finance professionals at our Potters Bar head office.

SCOPE OF ROLE

You will be responsible for managing and processing high volumes of supplier invoices and staff expenses, ensuring that payments are accurate, timely, and compliant with company policies. This role is critical in maintaining positive supplier relationships and supporting the wider business with robust financial control.

Your success in the role will ensure the smooth day-to-day functioning of our accounts payable processes, contributing to the team’s ability to meet reporting deadlines and maintain JSM’s strong reputation with suppliers, staff and contractors.

How You’ll Succeed

Process all supplier invoices, credit notes, staff expenses and fuel claims accurately and in a timely manner

Support implementation and roll out of new expenses system

Match, batch and code invoices to appropriate cost centres and projects

Prepare weekly and monthly payment runs in line with cash flow forecasts

Reconcile supplier statements and resolve outstanding queries

Support internal teams with purchase order and invoice queries

Maintain up-to-date staff and supplier records in the finance system

Ensure data integrity within our finance systems

Assist with month-end and year-end processes as required

Assist in the preparation of payment runs

What It Takes

Previous experience in a similar accounts payable or finance admin role

Proficiency with finance systems and Microsoft Excel

Excellent attention to detail and strong numerical accuracy

Organised and able to manage workload in a fast-paced environment

Clear and confident communicator, both internally and externally

Experience with Sage (or similar ERP system) is desirable

A proactive mindset and willingness to support wider team goals

What We Offer You

Private Pension Scheme

Health cash-plan

Annual Bonus

Discounted Gym Scheme

Generous holidays (36 days including bank holidays)

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

JSM Group Services Ltd. is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age. Our ethos is to respect and value people's differences, helping everyone achieve more at work and in their personal lives so they feel proud of the part they play in our success. We believe that all decisions about people at work should be based on the individual's abilities, skills, performance and behaviour, aligned with our business requirements. JSM operates a zero-tolerance policy towards any form of discrimination, abuse or harassment.

JSM Group Services Ltd. is a leading provider of integrated utility infrastructure solutions. Our combination of end-to-end technical expertise, decades of industry experience, and unlimited fresh thinking make us a trusted partner for the implementation of next-generation connectivity in energy and communications. Our focus is on building for tomorrow by delivering every day for customers right across the UK, Europe and beyond.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Utilities

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