Accounts Payable Specialist

Venn Group; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in private healthcare is seeking an Interim Accounts Payable Specialist for a role in Marylebone. This position requires strong AP experience and offers potential for permanent placement. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing invoices, vendor payments, and month-end procedures with attention to detail and compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in accounts payable role, within the private healthcare sector.
• Strong knowledge of AP processes and accounting principles.
• Professionalism when handling sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Process and verify invoices against purchase orders and contracts.
• Manage timely payments to vendors and suppliers.
• Support month-end closing by preparing reports and reconciliations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Tools

Excel

Job description

Venn Group are working with a large Private Hospital based in Marylebone to find an an Interim Accounts Payable Specialist.

This role is to cover some long term leave within the team but, for the right candidate, can have the potential to go permanent. It will also require an on-site presence 4 days a week.

The successful candidate will be immediately available, and have minimum 2 years experience working in AP for a Private Hospital.

Responsibilities:

• Process and verify invoices against purchase orders and contracts to ensure accuracy and compliance with hospital policies.
• Manage timely payments to vendors, suppliers, and service providers, including handling payment runs and reconciliations.
• Maintain accurate records of all accounts payable transactions in financial systems for audit and reporting purposes.
• Resolve discrepancies and queries with vendors and internal departments regarding billing, payments, or documentation.
• Support month-end closing by preparing reports, reconciling accounts, and assisting with accruals or other financial entries.

Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years experience in an accounts payable role, within the private healthcare sector
• Strong knowledge of AP processes, accounting principles, and proficiency in Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail, organisational skills, and ability to meet deadlines in a busy environment.
• Strong communication skills and professionalism when handling sensitive financial information and vendor interactions.