Accounts Payable Specialist

Cobalt Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Cobalt is working with an established international real estate organisation to recruit a German-speaking Accounts Payable Specialist into its London finance function. You will join a collaborative European accounting team, handling supplier invoices, payments and month-end processes while liaising with colleagues across Europe.

Based in London, the role offers £40,000–£50,000 per annum and opportunities to work across European entities, with occasional travel to European locations.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years' experience in accounts payable or purchase ledger.
• Experience with supplier invoice processing, payments and reconciliations.
• Experience across multiple entities or international finance environment is advantageous.
• Strong Excel skills and familiarity with accounting software/ERP systems.
• AAT or accounting qualification is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Processing and coding supplier invoices and allocating to general ledger accounts.
• Preparing weekly supplier payment runs and processing payments.
• Setting up new suppliers and maintaining vendor records.
• Liaising with suppliers and stakeholders across European offices to resolve queries.
• Matching invoices to PO/work orders and supporting documentation.
• Performing supplier reconciliations and investigating discrepancies.
• Supporting month-end accounts payable close and GL reconciliations.
• Preparing aged AP reports and reviewing balances.
• Allocating property-related expenditure as needed.
• Contributing to improvements in invoice processing procedures.

Skills

Accounts payable

Excel skills

Attention to detail

Stakeholder communication

Education

AAT or accounting qualification

Tools

Yardi

ERP systems

Job description

Cobalt is working with an established international real estate organisation to recruit a German-speaking Accounts Payable Specialist into its London finance function.

Joining a collaborative European accounting team, you will have the opportunity to work across multiple European entities, build relationships with international stakeholders and contribute to the efficient running of the accounts payable function.

The role and responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting day-to-day accounts payable operations, ensuring supplier invoices are processed accurately, payments are made on time and accounting records are maintained effectively.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Processing and coding supplier invoices, ensuring accurate allocation to general ledger accounts and approval workflows.
• Preparing weekly supplier payment runs and processing payments through banking systems.
• Setting up new suppliers and maintaining vendor records in accordance with internal policies.
• Liaising with suppliers, property managers and colleagues across European offices to resolve invoice-related queries.
• Matching supplier invoices against purchase orders, work orders and supporting documentation.
• Performing supplier reconciliations and investigating discrepancies or outstanding payments.
• Supporting month-end accounts payable close and general ledger reconciliations.
• Preparing aged accounts payable reports and reviewing outstanding balances.
• Assisting with the allocation of property-related expenditure.
• Supporting improvements to invoice processing procedures and wider European accounting activities.

The skills needed and requirements

To be considered for this opportunity, you will ideally demonstrate:

• Around 3–5 years' experience within accounts payable, purchase ledger or a related accounting function.
• Hands‑on experience with supplier invoice processing, payment runs and account reconciliations.
• A sound understanding of general ledger processes and accounting procedures.
• Experience working across multiple entities or within an international finance environment would be advantageous.
• Strong Excel skills and experience working with accounting software or ERP systems.
• Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage competing deadlines.
• Confidence communicating with suppliers and stakeholders across different locations.

Previous experience with Yardi accounting software, exposure to the real estate or property sector, or an accounting qualification such as AAT would be advantageous, although not essential.

The position is based in London on a permanent basis, offering a salary of £40,000–£50,000 per annum, depending on experience.

You will be joining an established international business with opportunities to develop your experience across European accounting operations. Occasional travel to European locations may be required.

Due to the volume of applications received, if you don't hear back from us, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

If you require any adjustments or additional support during the recruitment process for any reason whatsoever, please let your Cobalt consultant know.