Accounts Payable Associate

Investigo; City Of London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Accounts Payable Associate for a 12 month fixed term contract in London. The ideal candidate should have over 3 years of purchase ledger experience, excellent Excel skills, and the ability to handle high volumes of invoices. The role involves managing invoices, ensuring accurate approvals, and maintaining supplier relationships.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of purchase ledger experience.
• Experience managing high volumes of invoices in hospitality is preferred.
• Proficiency in Excel (lookup formula, pivot tables, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Ensure correct approvals are gathered.
• Manage the Invoices Inbox and update the Invoice Tracker.
• Process high volumes of invoices (approximately 1000 per month).

Skills

Purchase ledger experience

Excel proficiency

Excellent communication skills

Tools

Aqilla

Job description

Accounts Payable Associate
£35,000
12 month fixed term contract
Must be immediately available

I am urgently looking to speak to experienced AP assistants that are immediately available and looking for a new role. I have a fantastic opportunity with a Hospitality client of mine in London, supporting them for a 12 month mat cover, looking after the Accounts Payable function. Please email your CV to [e-mail]

Responsibilities will include:

• Ensuring correct approvals are gathered
• Managing the Invoices Inbox
• Updating the Invoice Tracker used by the site General Managers to report and resolve discrepancies or queries
• Payment Runs
• Monthly supplier payments
• Monthly and Quarterly Rent & Service Charge payments
• Ad Hoc manual payment requests
• Purchase Ledger Maintenance
• Keep supplier details up to date on the accounting system
• Report on aged creditors monthly with comments
• Identify and proactively manage any backlog or build-up of issues
• Supplier Relationships
• Maintain strong relationships with suppliers
• Reconcile supplier statements promptly
• Resolve queries with suppliers and internal colleagues
• Provide support and training to the business on invoice approval processes
• Accurately processing high volumes of invoices (~1000 per month)

Candidate Specification:

• Purchase ledger experience (3+ years)
• Multi site, high volume of invoices (hospitality preferable)
• Excel proficiency (lookup formula, pivot tables, etc)
• Experience in managing a busy email inbox
• Excellent communication skills
• Finance system experience (Aqilla preferred)