Accounts Payable Officer

Michael Page (UK); City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Financial Services firm in the City of London is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Officer for a three-month fixed contract. The role involves managing the full-cycle accounts payable process, ensuring timely payments, and supporting financial reconciliation tasks. The ideal candidate will have a proven background in accounts payable, proficiency in Microsoft Excel, and experience with complex financial systems like Oracle. This hybrid role offers an immediate start and a competitive salary up to £45,000, depending on experience.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Immediate start

Great company representation

Qualifications

• Proven background in managing end-to-end accounts payable processes.
• Immediate availability to start the role.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full-cycle Accounts Payable process.
• Coordinate and execute weekly multi-currency payment runs.
• Support month-end closing activities.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Microsoft Excel

Financial Systems

Tools

Oracle

Job description

• NEW - 3 month fixed contract & Hybrid working
• Accounts Payable role available within Financial Services firm

About Our Client

Michael Page are currently recruiting for a leading Financial Services Firm who are based in The City of London who are searching for an experienced Accounts Payable Officer to join them on an initial three month fixed contract to cover sick leave.

Our client are a leading global platform specialising in trading, clearing, and price risk management for the industrial metals market, supporting international clients. They hold a brilliant reputation across the market!

Job Description

As Accounts Payable Officer, your key responsibilities will include:

• Manage the full-cycle Accounts Payable process, ensuring smooth and efficient handling of supplier payments and expense claims.
• Monitor dedicated inboxes to promptly address invoices and supplier-related queries, ensuring timely resolution.
• Accurately enter and match supplier invoices to purchase orders on a daily basis.
• Review, verify, and process supplier invoices and employee expense claims in line with internal policies.
• Coordinate and execute weekly multi-currency payment runs (BACS, CHAPS, international payments, and direct debits).
• Ensure all payments are processed accurately and within agreed timelines.
• Support daily reconciliation of cash transactions between bank statements and accounting records.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly multi-currency bank reconciliations for accurate reporting.
• Manage and reconcile company credit card statements.
• Perform new supplier onboarding, including verification and system setup, following internal compliance processes.
• Conduct regular reconciliations of supplier accounts against the ledger to ensure accuracy.
• Support month-end closing activities, including sub-ledger to general ledger reconciliations and investigating discrepancies.
• Track and report on Accounts Payable KPIs/SLAs, working with internal teams to ensure service targets are met.
• Maintain and update process documentation, ensuring robust internal controls are followed.
• Contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of AP processes and systems.
• Provide training and support to non-finance colleagues regarding purchasing and expense procedures.
• Assist with other finance-related tasks and projects as needed.

The Successful Applicant

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  Proven background in managing end-to-end accounts payable processes, including handling purchase requisitions and processing purchase orders.
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  Proficient in Microsoft Excel at an intermediate to advanced level, with practical experience using pivot tables and complex formulas; confident user of Microsoft Word.
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  Hands-on experience working with complex financial systems, including Oracle.
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  Will be immediately available to start the role.

What's on Offer

Immediate start + Financial Services firm + Three month fixed contract + Salary ranging up to £45,000 dependent on experience + Hybrid working (2 days from home per week) + Great company representation