Accounts Payable Clerk

Michael Page; Greater London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Unknown company in the energy and natural resources sector is seeking an Accounts Payable professional. You will handle invoice processing, payments, and vendor accounts to ensure timely financial transactions and support the finance team.

Key responsibilities include reconciliations, year-end close support, and audit query handling. Collaboration across teams and process improvements will be important for success.

Qualifications

• AAT, ICB, IAB, or Finance/Business degree.
• 3+ years' experience in Accounts Payable, invoice processing or payments.
• Experience with bank or balance sheet reconciliations in a complex environment.
• Familiarity with month-end and year-end processes.
• Experience with accounting/ERP systems such as SAP or NetSuite.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Detail-oriented, organised and a strong team player.

Responsibilities

• Manage invoice and payment processing for allocated entities, ensuring accuracy and timely supplier payments.
• Prepare bank and balance sheet reconciliations, investigating and resolving discrepancies.
• Support accurate and timely month-end and year-end close.
• Provide cover for employee expense processing and ensure policy compliance.
• Prepare documentation and respond to internal and external audit queries.
• Maintain accurate records and support day-to-day finance activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and controls.
• Work closely with teams across the business to provide effective finance support.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Detail-oriented

Organised

Team player

Education

AAT, ICB, IAB, or Finance/Business degree

3+ years' Accounts Payable experience

Experience with reconciliations

Month-end/year-end processes

Tools

SAP

NetSuite

Job description

As an Accounts Payable professional in the energy and natural resources sector, you'll handle the smooth processing of invoices, payments, and vendor accounts. Your role ensures accurate and timely financial transactions, helping the finance team stay on top of operations.

Client Details

This role is with a company in the energy and natural resources sector.

Description

• Manage invoice and payment processing for allocated entities, ensuring accuracy and timely supplier payments.
• Prepare bank and balance sheet reconciliations, investigating and resolving discrepancies.
• Support accurate and timely month-end and year-end close.
• Provide cover for employee expense processing and ensure policy compliance.
• Prepare documentation and respond to internal and external audit queries.
• Maintain accurate records and support day-to-day finance activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and controls.
• Work closely with teams across the business to provide effective finance support.

Profile

A successful Accounts Payable professional should have:

• AAT, ICB, IAB, or Finance/Business degree.
• 3+ years' experience in Accounts Payable, invoice processing or payments.
• Experience with bank or balance sheet reconciliations in a complex environment.
• Familiarity with month-end and year-end processes.
• Experience with accounting/ERP systems such as SAP or NetSuite.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Detail-oriented, organised and a strong team player.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from £38,000 - £42,000 dependent on the level of experience.
• Temporary position providing flexibility and valuable experience.