Accounts Payable Specialist

Equifind; London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established financial services firm is seeking an Accounts Payable Analyst to join their dynamic finance team. This role offers the opportunity to manage invoice processing, vendor relations, and cash flow management while collaborating with a medium-sized team. You will have the chance to improve reporting processes and mentor junior members, all within a hybrid work environment. If you have a solid background in accounts payable and are eager to take ownership of your work, this position is perfect for you. Join a company that values growth and innovation in the financial sector!

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in Accounts Payable.
• Strong Excel skills and knowledge of accounting systems.

Responsibilities

• Process incoming invoices and manage vendor relationships.
• Perform bank and supplier reconciliations and assist with month-end processing.
• Improve reporting processes and support junior team members.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Excel

Stakeholder Management

Self-starter

Education

2+ years in Accounts Payable

Tools

SUN Accounting System

Complete Accounting System

Job description

Equifind have teamed up with a great financial brokerage firm, who are in search of an accounts payable analyst, to join the business and bolster the team.

Seeking - either an entry level candidate with 2 years experience who does not want to study for 2 years OR a seasoned AP professional who is QBE/ does not wish to continue studying.

The role

1. Receive and process incoming invoices and distribute to appropriate business leads using paperless procurement system for approval.
2. Processing of Brokerage invoices and staff expenses.
3. Develop an understanding of the business and ensure that invoice postings are accurate and consistent.
4. Liaise with vendors to resolve billing issues promptly.
5. Maintain procurement system.
6. Assisting with onboarding new suppliers and maintaining existing records.
7. Timely payment runs to ensure vendors paid within terms.
8. Cash flow management.
9. Bank reconciliations, Credit card reconciliations and Supplier reconciliations.
10. Assistance with month-end processing.

The business

A UK focussed financial services firm, with operations all over. The business has a wide range of interests and investment strategies and is diversifying all the time. Performance has been impressive over the years and the business has been growing and evolving.

You will join a medium sized finance team of 11, that have lots of collaboration, but you'll have full ownership of this specialised project, reporting directly into the AP/Treasury/ Ops Manager.

You'll be needed to improve both processes for reporting and upskilling junior team members. The role is hybrid, and you will be expected to be in the office three days per week and there may be travel required to other offices, every few weeks. Office by Liverpool Street.

Experience & Qualifications

• A proven AP track record with a minimum of 2 years' experience.
• Working knowledge of multiple accounting systems - SUN or Complete would be highly beneficial.
• Strong excel systems experience.
• Be a self-starter and deliver reports in a timely and accurate manner.
• Have strong stakeholder experience.

Salary

This exciting opportunity for an accounts payable analyst will pay between £30k-£50k per annum, depending on your qualifications and industry experience. We are open to looking at candidates on no more than four weeks' notice. The perks and benefits are great.