Accounts Payable Executive

Confidential; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Robert Half Ltd is recruiting an Accounts Payable Executive in Leyton. This full-time, hybrid role offers 4 days onsite and 1 day remote, with a salary range of £35,000 to £38,000 plus study support.

You will process invoices, manage supplier accounts and support month-end activities within a growing finance team. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years in accounts payable, a Finance or Accounting degree (or equivalent), and experience with SAP or similar ERP systems.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' experience in Accounts Payable or a similar purchase ledger role.
• A degree in Finance or Accounting, or equivalent professional studies (AAT, ACA or CIMA).
• Experience using accounting software, ideally SAP, Intact or a similar ERP system.
• Strong Excel skills and confidence with Microsoft Office 365. Power BI experience would be an advantage.
• Excellent attention to detail, organisation and time management skills.
• A proactive approach, with the ability to manage your workload independently and work collaboratively within a team.
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to liaise with suppliers, customers and colleagues across the business.

Responsibilities

• Accounts Payable: Process and reconcile purchase invoices, maintain accurate bookkeeping records and ensure suppliers are paid on time.
• Supplier Account Management: Investigate aged balances, resolve invoice queries and build effective relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Reconciliations: Complete regular bank reconciliations, validate purchase orders and investigate discrepancies to ensure financial accuracy.
• Reporting & Month-End: Support aged creditor reporting, customer deductions, cost centre tracking and month-end and year-end close activities.
• Financial Administration: Maintain accurate accounting records, support document management and provide cover for colleagues when needed.
• Audit & Compliance: Assist with internal and external audits, carry out pricing and stock checks, and support ERP and plastic tax reporting requirements.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with colleagues across finance and the wider business, supporting ad hoc projects and helping the team meet its priorities.

Skills

Excel

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Proactive

Education

Finance/Accounting degree

AAT/ACA/CIMA

Tools

SAP

Intact ERP

Job description

Accounts Payable Executive - Permanent - Leyton - Hybrid - Up to £38k + study support

Are you an ambitious Accounts Payable professional looking for your next step in a growing business where you can make a real impact?

We're working with a well-established, entrepreneurial business in the food and FMCG sector to recruit an Accounts Payable Executive to join its expanding finance team. This is a fantastic opportunity to build on your existing accounts payable experience, broaden your financial knowledge and develop your career within a fast-paced, collaborative environment. With a strong reputation for quality and a close-knit team culture, this business offers the opportunity to work closely with colleagues across finance and the wider organisation, taking ownership of your responsibilities while learning from an experienced team.

Key Details:

• Job Title: Accounts Payable Executive
• Salary: £35k - £38k + study support
• Location: Leyton
• Working Pattern: Full-time, 4 days onsite, 1 day remote

Responsibilities:

• Accounts Payable: Process and reconcile purchase invoices, maintain accurate bookkeeping records and ensure suppliers are paid on time.
• Supplier Account Management: Investigate aged balances, resolve invoice queries and build effective relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Reconciliations: Complete regular bank reconciliations, validate purchase orders and investigate discrepancies to ensure financial accuracy.
• Reporting & Month-End: Support aged creditor reporting, customer deductions, cost centre tracking and month-end and year-end close activities.
• Financial Administration: Maintain accurate accounting records, support document management and provide cover for colleagues when needed.
• Audit & Compliance: Assist with internal and external audits, carry out pricing and stock checks, and support ERP and plastic tax reporting requirements.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with colleagues across finance and the wider business, supporting ad hoc projects and helping the team meet its priorities.

Requirements:

• At least 2 years' experience in Accounts Payable or a similar purchase ledger role.
• A degree in Finance or Accounting, or equivalent professional studies (AAT, ACA or CIMA).
• Experience using accounting software, ideally SAP, Intact or a similar ERP system.
• Strong Excel skills and confidence working with Microsoft Office 365. Power BI experience would be an advantage.
• Excellent attention to detail, organisation and time management skills.
• A proactive approach, with the ability to manage your workload independently and work collaboratively within a team.
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to liaise with suppliers, customers and colleagues across the business.

Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training.