Assistant Accountant

JSS; Chiswick; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

JSS is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Assistant for a 6-month contract to support the finance team. You will manage end-to-end AP processes, ensure timely payments, and maintain strong vendor relationships in a fast-paced environment.

You will process high volumes of invoices, match POs, reconcile statements, and assist with month-end close and audits. Proficiency in Excel and MS Dynamics is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts payable or purchase ledger roles.
• Experience processing high volumes of invoices.
• Strong reconciliation skills and attention to detail.
• Good understanding of accounting principles and financial processes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables).
• Experience using ERP/accounting systems such as MS Dynamics would be beneficial.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage workloads and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• AAT qualification or studying towards an accounting qualification.
• Experience in financial services, fintech, payments, insurance, or professional services environments.
• Exposure to process improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Process high-volume supplier invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Match purchase orders, invoices and goods received notes where applicable.
• Reconcile supplier statements and investigate discrepancies.
• Prepare and process weekly and monthly payment runs.
• Manage supplier queries and maintain relationships with vendors.
• Set up and maintain supplier accounts within the finance system.
• Ensure all expenses are processed in line with company policies.
• Assist with month-end close activities, including accruals and reconciliations.
• Support audit requests by providing relevant documentation.
• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure compliance with internal controls.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders across departments.
• Assist with process improvements and ad hoc finance projects as required.

Skills

Accounts payable

High-volume invoices

Reconciliation

Excel

MS Dynamics

Stakeholder management

Deadline-driven

ERP systems

Education

AAT qualification in progress

Tools

MS Dynamics

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Accounts Payable Assistant to join our finance team on a 6-month contract. Working within a fast-paced finance function, you will be responsible for the end-to-end accounts payable process, ensuring supplier invoices are processed accurately and payments are made in a timely manner.

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with strong accounts payable experience who enjoys working in a collaborative environment and can quickly adapt to new systems and processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process high-volume supplier invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Match purchase orders, invoices and goods received notes where applicable.
• Reconcile supplier statements and investigate discrepancies.
• Prepare and process weekly and monthly payment runs.
• Manage supplier queries and maintain positive relationships with vendors.
• Set up and maintain supplier accounts within the finance system.
• Ensure all expenses are processed in line with company policies.
• Assist with month-end close activities, including accruals and reconciliations.
• Support audit requests by providing relevant documentation.
• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure compliance with internal controls.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders across various departments.
• Assist with process improvements and ad hoc finance projects as required.

Candidate Requirements:

• Previous experience within an Accounts Payable or Purchase Ledger role.
• Experience processing high volumes of invoices.
• Strong reconciliation skills and attention to detail.
• Good understanding of accounting principles and financial processes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables.
• Experience using ERP or accounting systems such as MS Dynamics would be beneficial
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage workloads and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• AAT qualified or studying towards an accounting qualification.
• Experience working within financial services, fintech, payments, insurance, or professional services environments.
• Exposure to process improvement initiatives.