Accounts Payable Contractor

Oliver James; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services business in London is seeking an Accounts Payable professional for a 6-month contract. The role involves processing payments, maintaining vendor details, and adhering to compliance requirements. The successful candidate will benefit from a dynamic work environment, contributing to both operational efficiency and ongoing team projects.

Qualifications

• 3+ years relevant experience, preferably in financial services.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
• Experience in Accounts Payable project and improvement work is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Input non-technical invoices ensuring correct information.
• Complete bank reconciliations and process payments timely.
• Maintain supplier records, ensuring up-to-date information.

Skills

Numerical skills

Effective communication

Task prioritization

Job description

Oliver James are representing a financial services business who require an individual for a 6-month contract to assist the Accounts Payable team across all operations including processing of payments, maintenance of vendor details, and all other requirements in accordance with company and regulatory control requirements.

This role will require working in the office in London 4 days a week.

Responsibilities

• Input of non-technical invoices, ensuring correct information for submission to the correct entity.
• Completion of bank reconciliations.
• Processing of non-technical and technical payments in a timely and efficient manner.
• Monthly payroll funding for regional and international business locations.
• Maintenance of supplier records, ensuring up-to-date information is stored.
• Adherence to regulatory and company policies and procedures including Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) compliance.
• Ad-hoc payments.
• Assistance in wider team projects and improvements.

Requirements

• 3+ years relevant experience, preferably in financial services.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
• Good numerical skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Desirable for prior experience in Accounts Payable project and improvement work.