Accounts Payable Assistant/ Purchase Ledger Clerk Corporate · London

Recorra Limited; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Recorra Limited is seeking an Accounts Payable Assistant to support their finance team in London. This full-time role involves managing accounts payable, ensuring timely payments, and contributing to the accuracy of financial records. Ideal candidates will be detail-oriented and proactive, ready to thrive in a dynamic finance environment. The company offers competitive benefits and a supportive workplace culture.

Benefits

22 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Employee pension scheme

Travel season ticket loan

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Health Cash Plan

Charity volunteering opportunities

Dog-friendly office

Monthly massages

Hot and cold drinks in the office

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts payable or related finance roles preferred.
• Proactive attitude and good communication skills required.
• AAT study or equivalent interest in finance beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accuracy of financial records and ensure timely payments.
• Process supplier payment runs and reconcile accounts.
• Assist with month-end procedures and reporting.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Relevant finance-related degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Sage50

Job description

Job Title: Accounts Payable Assistant
Location: London, Borough
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Working Hours: 37,5 hours, Monday-Friday 9am to 5.30pm (or as the job requires)

The Company:

Recorra is a leading circular economy company, providing services for recycling, data destruction and office supplies in London and the South East. We are born environmentalists, formed by Friends of the Earth in 1988 and now operating as an independent commercial organisation.

We are an ethical and fast-growing company with a team of exceptional people and are looking for someone to join us during an exciting period of change and growth. The role provides the opportunity for you to use your skills to make a difference within a friendly, dynamic and forward-thinking company. The culture is energetic, and there will be many opportunities for you to make a substantial contribution to the business.

The Role:

Recorra is seeking a highly organised and proactive Accounts Payable Assistant to support our Finance Team with managing accounts payable, supplier transactions, and financial reporting processes. You’ll play a key role in maintaining the accuracy of our financial records, ensuring timely payments, and supporting monthly close processes.

Reporting to the Senior Accounts Assistant, you’ll be responsible for maintaining the purchase ledger, processing invoices, reconciling accounts, and assisting with expenses and credit card reviews. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to deepen their finance experience in a value-driven company with a strong ethical mission.

Responsibilities:

Accounts Payable & Ledger:

• Code and batch supplier invoices accurately and efficiently
• Process supplier payment runs (Recorra London and Recorra South East)
• Reconcile supplier accounts and investigate any discrepancies
• Ensure suppliers are paid within agreed payment terms

Inbox & Supplier Management:

• Monitor and manage the accounts payable inbox
• Respond promptly to supplier queries and maintain positive supplier relationships
• Expenses & Credit Cards:
• Review and process employee expense reports in line with company policy
• Review and process company credit card transactions

Month-End & Reporting:

• Assist with month-end procedures, ensuring completion within 4–5 working days
• Follow the internal monthly schedule to support timely and accurate reporting

General:

• Assist with inbound calls to the Accounts line as needed
• Carry out other reasonable tasks as requested by the Management Accountant

About You:

As an Accounts Payable Assistant, you will bring a keen eye for detail and strong organisational skills to the role. We’re looking for someone who thrives in a busy finance environment and is comfortable managing multiple responsibilities with accuracy and efficiency. You’ll need to demonstrate:

• Experience working within accounts payable or a similar finance role or suitable for graduate entry with a relevant finance-related degree
• Confidence in processing high volumes of transactions with accuracy
• Strong organisational and time-management skills
• A proactive, can-do attitude and willingness to support the wider finance team
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office, especially Excel and finance systems
• Familiar with Sage50 (desirable)
• Currently studying or looking to studyAAT

Benefits:

• 22 days' annual leave (with additional days for length of service) plus bank holidays
• Employee pension scheme
• Travel season ticket loan
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Health Cash Plan
• Charity volunteering opportunities and social activities
• Bread and spreads, hot and cold drinks available in the office
• Monthly massages
• Dog-friendly office

Please Note:

Candidates must have the legal right to live and work in the UK to be considered for this role.

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