Accounts Payable Clerk - 6 month FTC

Nightcap Support Office; London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Accounts Payable Clerk for a 6-month FTC in London. The role involves managing outgoing payments, processing invoices, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. The ideal candidate will have strong Excel skills and previous experience in a Purchase Ledger environment.

Qualifications

• Strong Excel skills including PIVOT tables and VLOOKUPs.
• Previous experience in accounts payable or similar role preferred.
• Ability to multi-task and work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Review and verify the accuracy of incoming invoices.
• Prepare and execute payments to suppliers.
• Reconcile accounts payable transactions.

Skills

Excel Skills

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Proactive

Relationship Building

Self-Motivated

Education

Experience in Purchase Ledger

Proficiency in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Job description

Accounts Payable Clerk - 6 month FTC

Annual Salary £30,000

Job Summary:

The Accounts Payable (AP) Clerk is responsible for managing the company’s outgoing payments and ensuring that invoices and other financial transactions are accurately processed. This role requires attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and proficiency in accounting software to maintain accurate records and ensure timely payments to suppliers, contractors, and service providers.

This role is based at our Support Office in the heart of Soho, London. The role will require 4 days per week working from the office with 1 day remote working.

Key Responsibilities:

• Invoice Processing: Review and verify the accuracy of incoming invoices, ensuring that they align with purchase orders or contracts
• Data Entry: Enter invoice details into accounting software, ensuring all information is accurate and up-to-date
• Payment Processing: Prepare and execute payments, ensuring timely payment to suppliers and dealing with any internal or external queries
• Account Reconciliation: Reconcile accounts payable transactions to ensure records match supplier statements and the general ledger
• Discrepancy Resolution: Investigate and resolve any discrepancies or issues related to supplier payments or invoicing
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate and organized records of all payments and invoices for future reference and audits
• Supplier Communication: Communicate with suppliers to address any questions, payment issues, or concerns related to invoices by monitoring various mailboxes
• Compliance: Ensure that all financial transactions comply with company policies, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements
• Assistance with Audits: Provide documentation and support during internal or external audits

Skills & Qualifications:

• Strong Excel Skills (PIVOT table & VLOOKUP’s)
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Excellent eye for detail
• Proactive, showing initiative and ability to see tasks through to the end
• Relationship building and stakeholder management, being able to develop effective relationships that builds on trust and respect
• Determined, self-motivated and resilient - the ability to multi-task, prioritise, work under pressure, meet deadlines and adapt to a fast-paced environment
• Previous experience within a Purchase Ledger environment
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
• Prior experience in an accounts payable or similar role is often preferred