AP Assistant

Altum Consulting; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Altum Consulting is recruiting an Accounts Payable Assistant for a central London based international organisation. The role is a 3-month initial contract with a view to go permanent, with the candidate ideally available to start immediately.

You will handle invoices, approvals, ledger maintenance and payments while ensuring compliance and supporting month-end processes. The position requires strong attention to detail and effective communication with vendors and internal teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of hands-on experience with accounts payable, journal postings, reconciliations, accruals or general month-end support.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Receive, review, and verify invoices and payment requests
• Ensure proper approvals are obtained before processing payments
• Enter and maintain accurate records in the accounting system
• Prepare and process electronic transfers and payments
• Reconcile accounts payable transactions and vendor statements
• Assist in month-end closing processes
• Respond to inquiries from vendors and internal stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with tax and regulatory requirements
• Support audits by providing documentation and reports as needed

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong attention to detail

1 year accounts payable experience

Job description

Accounts Payable Assistant | 4 days in office | initial 3-month contract with potential to go permanent

Altum Consulting is seeking an Accounts Payable Assistant for a Central London based international organisation. We are considering immediately available candidates to start.

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Receive, review, and verify invoices and payment requests
• Ensure proper approvals are obtained before processing payments
• Enter and maintain accurate records in the accounting system
• Prepare and process electronic transfers and payments
• Reconcile accounts payable transactions and vendor statements
• Assist in month-end closing processes
• Respond to inquiries from vendors and internal stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with tax and regulatory requirements
• Support audits by providing documentation and reports as needed

The ideal candidate should have:

• Minimum 1 year of hands-on experience with accounts payable, journal postings, reconciliations, accruals, prepayments or general month-end support.
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong attention to detail