Accounts Payable & Finance Assistant

March Personnel; Greater London; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Pension

Life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Health and wellbeing support

Professional development and training

Job summary

March Recruitment is seeking a Finance Assistant to support the Finance Department in Twickenham, focusing on accounts payable and broader financial administration.

The role requires meticulous attention to detail, strong Excel skills, and experience with purchase ledgers. AAT study or qualification is desirable; knowledge of Xero is advantageous. This is a full-time, permanent role with benefits and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 12+ months experience in a finance, accounts payable or similar role.
• Experience with purchase ledger processing, reconciliations and financial administration.
• Good working knowledge of accounting software packages.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Professional, discreet and able to maintain confidentiality.
• Positive, flexible and proactive approach to work.
• Experience using Xero, Dext and ApprovalMax would be desirable.
• AAT qualification or currently studying towards an accounting qualification would be desirable.

Responsibilities

• Place orders requested by budget holders with suppliers.
• Accurately code and upload supplier invoices.
• Manage invoice approval workflows, ensuring all invoices receive the appropriate authorisation.
• Prepare and upload weekly supplier payment runs for review and approval.
• Process corporate credit card transactions and reconcile supporting documentation.
• Reconcile supplier statements and investigate outstanding queries promptly.
• Process and journal any adjustments required.
• Maintain positive and professional relationships with suppliers and respond to queries in a timely manner.
• Process and review employee expense claims.
• Prepare month-end reports for budget holders.
• Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation.
• Assist with accounting tasks, data entry, reconciliations and routine finance administration.
• Provide support in preparing information for management reports and external audits.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of finance processes and controls.

Skills

Excel

Purchase ledgers

Attention to detail

Organisation

Communication

Independent work

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Proactive attitude

Xero

Dext

ApprovalMax

Education

AAT qualification or studying

Tools

Xero

Dext

ApprovalMax

Job description

March Recruitment is seeking a Finance Assistant to support the Finance Department in Twickenham, focusing on accounts payable and broader financial administration.

The role requires meticulous attention to detail, strong Excel skills, and experience with purchase ledgers. AAT study or qualification is desirable; knowledge of Xero is advantageous. This is a full-time, permanent role with benefits and development opportunities.