Accounts Payable Specialist – Hybrid with Study Support

Confidential; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Robert Half Ltd is recruiting an Accounts Payable Executive in Leyton. This full-time, hybrid role offers 4 days onsite and 1 day remote, with a salary range of £35,000 to £38,000 plus study support.

You will process invoices, manage supplier accounts and support month-end activities within a growing finance team. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years in accounts payable, a Finance or Accounting degree (or equivalent), and experience with SAP or similar ERP systems.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' experience in Accounts Payable or a similar purchase ledger role.
• A degree in Finance or Accounting, or equivalent professional studies (AAT, ACA or CIMA).
• Experience using accounting software, ideally SAP, Intact or a similar ERP system.
• Strong Excel skills and confidence with Microsoft Office 365. Power BI experience would be an advantage.
• Excellent attention to detail, organisation and time management skills.
• A proactive approach, with the ability to manage your workload independently and work collaboratively within a team.
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to liaise with suppliers, customers and colleagues across the business.

Responsibilities

• Accounts Payable: Process and reconcile purchase invoices, maintain accurate bookkeeping records and ensure suppliers are paid on time.
• Supplier Account Management: Investigate aged balances, resolve invoice queries and build effective relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Reconciliations: Complete regular bank reconciliations, validate purchase orders and investigate discrepancies to ensure financial accuracy.
• Reporting & Month-End: Support aged creditor reporting, customer deductions, cost centre tracking and month-end and year-end close activities.
• Financial Administration: Maintain accurate accounting records, support document management and provide cover for colleagues when needed.
• Audit & Compliance: Assist with internal and external audits, carry out pricing and stock checks, and support ERP and plastic tax reporting requirements.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with colleagues across finance and the wider business, supporting ad hoc projects and helping the team meet its priorities.

Skills

Excel

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Proactive

Education

Finance/Accounting degree

AAT/ACA/CIMA

Tools

SAP

Intact ERP

Job description

Robert Half Ltd is recruiting an Accounts Payable Executive in Leyton. This full-time, hybrid role offers 4 days onsite and 1 day remote, with a salary range of £35,000 to £38,000 plus study support.

You will process invoices, manage supplier accounts and support month-end activities within a growing finance team. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years in accounts payable, a Finance or Accounting degree (or equivalent), and experience with SAP or similar ERP systems.