AP Clerk (Part Time)

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

Job summary

Cognism is seeking an Accounts Payable Clerk in London to support the payables function. This role handles day-to-day processing of vendor bills, credit card transactions, and employee expenses, reporting to the Director of Accounting.

This part-time position offers flexibility to organise your day around personal needs while helping keep our financial operations running smoothly. Strong NetSuite and Excel skills, VAT knowledge, and attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in accounts payable.
• Bachelor's degree in finance / accounting or business.
• Proficiency in NetSuite (AP) strongly preferred.
• Strong MS Excel skills and VAT knowledge.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Invoice Processing: code and process vendor bills, credit card transactions, and employee expenses.
• Vendor Communication: respond to queries and escalate issues to the Director of Accounting.
• Vendor Data: maintain AP master file data with address and bank updates.
• Payment Support: assist with weekly/monthly payment runs and ensure documentation.
• Compliance: follow AP policies and flag compliance issues.
• Process Improvement: identify recurring issues and suggest improvements to accounting leadership.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: work with treasury and finance to streamline AP processes.

Skills

NetSuite (AP)

MS Excel

VAT knowledge

Communication skills

Organised

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance / accounting or business

Job description

WHO ARE WE

Cognism is the leading provider of European B2B data and sales intelligence. Ambitious businesses of every size use our platform to discover, connect, and engage with qualified decision-makers faster and close more deals. Headquartered in London with global offices, Cognism’s contact data and contextual signals are trusted by thousands of revenue teams to eliminate the guesswork from prospecting.

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to support our payables function at Cognism. This is a hands-on role responsible for the day-to-day processing of vendor bills, credit card transactions, and employee expense reports, reporting to the Director of Accounting.

We understand that personal commitments don't always fit neatly into a 9-to-5 schedule. This part-time role offers the flexibility to organise your day around your personal needs, while helping keep our financial operations running smoothly.

As long as weekly deadlines are met, you're free to manage your own schedule.

Key Accountabilities

• Invoice Processing: Accurately code and process vendor bills, credit card transactions, and employee expense reports in a timely manner.
• Vendor Communication: Respond to vendor queries about invoice status, discrepancies, and payments, escalating anything unresolved to the Director of Accounting.
• Vendor Data: Maintain the AP master file data ensuring timely updates of address and bank data.
• Payment Support: Help prepare weekly/monthly payment runs and ensure supporting documentation is complete and accurate.
• Compliance: Follow AP policies and procedures consistently; flag anything that looks like a compliance or control issue.
• Process Awareness: Note recurring issues or inefficiencies in day-to-day processing and suggest them to the Director of Accounting as opportunities for improvement.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Work closely with treasury, finance, and other relevant departments to streamline AP processes, resolve issues, and ensure timely and accurate financial information sharing.

Experience Required

• The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience in accounts payable
• Bachelor's degree in finance / accounting or business
• Proficiency in NetSuite (AP function) strongly preferred
• Strong MS Excel skills
• Strong knowledge of VAT rules
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, highly organised with an exceptional attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with team members, vendors, and management.
• Eagerness to learn and willingness to take on new challenges

WHY COGNISM

At Cognism, we’re not just building a company - we’re building an inclusive community of brilliant, diverse people who support, challenge, and inspire each other every day. If you’re looking for a place where your work truly makes an impact, you’re in the right spot!

Our values aren’t just words on a page—they guide how we work, how we treat each other, and how we grow together. They shape our culture, drive our success, and ensure that everyone feels valued, heard, and empowered to do their best work.

Here’s what we stand for:

We Own the Outcome Together.
We Deeply Understand our Customers.
We Celebrate Impact Wherever It Comes From.

At Cognism, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse, and supportive workplace. We welcome applications from individuals typically underrepresented in tech, so if this role excites you but you’re unsure if you meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply!