Accounts Payable Specialist

Levy Global; Farringdon; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Pension scheme

Eye care scheme

Holiday anniversary scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Work from anywhere scheme

EV Scheme

Opportunities for career progression

Job summary

Levy Global in London is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to join its finance team. You will manage supplier invoices, code them accurately, and ensure timely payments while maintaining strong supplier relationships.

The ideal candidate has experience in accounts payable or purchase ledger, understands basic accounting principles, and demonstrates excellent attention to detail and organisation. This role offers career progression within a dynamic finance environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts payable or purchase ledger.
• Strong understanding of basic accounting principles.
• High accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proficient in Excel and finance systems.

Responsibilities

• Process and code supplier invoices accurately.
• Match invoices to POs and delivery notes.
• Investigate invoice discrepancies and supplier queries.
• Prepare and process supplier payment runs.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve outstanding items.
• Maintain accurate supplier records.
• Ensure invoices are properly authorised per procedures.
• Monitor the accounts payable inbox and respond to queries promptly.
• Process employee expenses and credit card transactions where required.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes.
• Reconcile accounts payable balances and ensure purchase ledger accuracy.
• Assist with audit requests and provide documentation.
• Maintain records in line with policies.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes.
• Work with purchasing, finance and other departments to resolve issues.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Prioritisation

Tools

Excel

Finance software

Job description

About the Role

We are looking for a detail-oriented and organised Accounts Payable Specialist to join our finance team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the accounts’ payable function, ensuring supplier invoices are processed accurately and paid on time, while maintaining strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong attention to detail who enjoys working in a fast-paced finance environment and is looking to develop their accounting career.

Key Responsibilities

• Process and accurately code supplier invoices in a timely manner.
• Match invoices to purchase orders and delivery notes where applicable.
• Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies and supplier queries.
• Prepare and process supplier payment runs.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve outstanding items.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date supplier records.
• Ensure invoices are properly authorised in line with company procedures.
• Monitor the accounts payable inbox and respond to queries promptly.
• Process employee expenses and credit card transactions where required.
• Assist with month-end and year-end financial close processes.
• Reconcile accounts payable balances and ensure the purchase ledger is accurate.
• Assist with audit requests and provide supporting documentation as required.
• Maintain accurate financial records in accordance with company policies and accounting standards.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounts payable processes and efficiencies.
• Work closely with purchasing, finance and other departments to resolve issues.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience in an accounts payable, purchase ledger or similar finance role.
• Good understanding of basic accounting principles.
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong Excel skills and confidence working with finance/accounting systems.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving.
• The ability to work independently as well as part of a wider finance team.
• A professional and positive approach when dealing with suppliers and colleagues.

What We Offer

• Bonus scheme
• Pension scheme
• Eye care scheme
• Holiday anniversary scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Work from anywhere scheme
• EV Scheme
• Opportunities for career progression within the business

If you are organised, detail-focused and looking to develop your career within finance,