Accounts Payable Specialist

Reply; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Greater London is looking for an Accounts Payable Consultant to manage the end-to-end accounts payable processes. This role requires strong accounting knowledge, attention to detail, and proficiency with ERP tools. You will be processing invoices, maintaining vendor files, and supporting financial reporting while upholding high professional standards. Ideal candidates have a relevant professional qualification and experience in a finance role. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to process improvements within a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in accounts payable or a similar finance role.
• Solid knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
• Enthusiastic about working in an accounts payable team environment.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Review, verify, and process invoices and check requests.
• Set up invoices for payment and prepare both manual and automatic transfers.
• Post transactions to journals and ledgers, reconcile accounts payable transactions.
• Maintain comprehensive vendor files and resolve invoice discrepancies.
• Ensure adherence to financial policies and maintain accurate historical records.
• Support financial reporting during month-end and year-end closings.

Skills

Accounting principles

Numerical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

AAT or equivalent professional qualification

Tools

ERP tools (preferably SAP)

MS Office

Job description

Reply specialises in the design and implementation of solutions based on new communication channels and digital media. As a network of highly specialised companies, Reply defines and develops business models enabled by the new models of AI, big data, cloud computing, digital media and the internet of things. Reply delivers consulting, system integration and digital services to organisations across the telecom and media; industry and services; banking and insurance; and public sectors. www.reply.com

Role Overview

As an Accounts Payable Consultant, you will manage the end-to-end accounts payable processes within the accounting team, ensuring timely and accurate processing of purchase orders, invoices, and payments. The role demands a solid grasp of accounting principles, strong numerical skills, and meticulous attention to detail, while working both independently and collaboratively within the AP and Finance team. You are expected to uphold high standards of professionalism, taking responsibility for the accuracy and timeliness of your work. Continuous improvement of processes and adherence to ethical and financial integrity are central to this position.

Responsibilities

• Review, verify, and process invoices and check requests, ensuring correct supplier matching and timely system uploads.
• Set up invoices for payment and prepare/process both manual and automatic transfers, including check runs.
• Post transactions to journals and ledgers, and reconcile accounts payable transactions, including ICO invoices.
• Maintain comprehensive vendor files, resolve invoice discrepancies, and ensure vendor accounts are current.
• Process and reconcile employee expenses and credit card transactions, ensuring all documentation is complete and compliant.
• Ensure adherence to company financial policies, procedures, and maintain accurate historical records.
• Support financial reporting by assisting with month-end and year-end closings, and providing documentation for audits.
• Monitor accounts to ensure payments are up to date and support ongoing compliance and process improvement.

About the Candidate

• Proven experience in accounts payable or a similar finance role.
• Solid knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
• Holds an AAT or equivalent professional qualification.
• Enthusiastic about working in an accounts payable team environment.
• Proficient with ERP tools (preferably SAP) and MS Office, especially Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, with the ability to analyse financial data and identify discrepancies.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with high ethical standards and confidentiality in handling sensitive information.

Reply is an Equal Opportunities Employer and committed to embracing diversity in the workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type regardless of age, sexual orientation, gender, identity, pregnancy, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, medical history, skin colour, marital status or parental status or any other characteristic protected by the Law.

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