Ap Staff Accountant

Page Personnel; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Page Personnel is recruiting for an Accounts Payable role in London, offering a permanent position within the financial services sector. The role focuses on end-to-end supplier invoice processing, expense claims, supplier records, and timely payments.

You will work closely with internal stakeholders, ensuring data integrity and compliant processes while supporting month-end activities and driving efficiency in the purchase-to-pay cycle.

Qualifications

• Over 3 years experience within Accounts Payable, Finance Operations, or a similar transactional finance environment.
• Good understanding of accounts payable processes and core accounting principles.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including reporting, data analysis, and formula-based tasks.
• Confident using technology and digital tools to streamline processes, improve efficiency, and support problem-solving.
• Experience working with ERP systems, invoice management platforms, or payment processing software is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with systems such as PeopleSoft, Concur, or similar finance applications would be advantageous.
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to maintain accuracy in a high-volume environment.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to build relationships across finance teams and wider business functions.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end processing of supplier invoices, ensuring accuracy, appropriate approvals, and compliance with company procedures.
• Review and validate expense claims, checking coding, supporting documentation, and policy adherence prior to payment.
• Maintain supplier records, including new supplier onboarding, account updates, and banking detail amendments.
• Verify supplier information and conduct control checks to ensure data integrity and minimise risk.
• Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies, payment queries, and supplier issues efficiently.
• Act as a key point of contact for internal stakeholders and external suppliers, providing timely support and guidance.
• Assist with payment runs, ensuring payments are processed accurately and within agreed timelines.
• Allocate and reconcile Direct Debit payments, resolving any unmatched or unidentified transactions.
• Support account reconciliations and maintain accurate financial records across the purchase-to-pay process.
• Build strong working relationships across the business to ensure smooth and effective finance operations.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and contribute to the continued efficiency of the Accounts Payable function.
• Ensure a high standard of accuracy, compliance, and customer service in all aspects of Accounts Payable administration.

Skills

Excel

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

ERP systems knowledge

Tools

PeopleSoft

Concur

ERP systems

Job description

• Do you have minimum 3 years experience within Accounts Payable?
• Are you looking for a new permanent opportunity in financial services?

About Our Client

This organisation operates within the financial services industry and is based in London.

Job Description

• Manage the end-to-end processing of supplier invoices, ensuring accuracy, appropriate approvals, and compliance with company procedures.
• Review and validate expense claims, checking coding, supporting documentation, and policy adherence prior to payment.
• Maintain supplier records, including new supplier onboarding, account updates, and banking detail amendments.
• Verify supplier information and conduct control checks to ensure data integrity and minimise risk.
• Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies, payment queries, and supplier issues efficiently.
• Act as a key point of contact for internal stakeholders and external suppliers, providing timely support and guidance.
• Assist with payment runs, ensuring payments are processed accurately and within agreed timelines.
• Allocate and reconcile Direct Debit payments, resolving any unmatched or unidentified transactions.
• Support account reconciliations and maintain accurate financial records across the purchase-to-pay process.
• Build strong working relationships across the business to ensure smooth and effective finance operations.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and contribute to the continued efficiency of the Accounts Payable function.
• Ensure a high standard of accuracy, compliance, and customer service in all aspects of Accounts Payable administration.

The Successful Applicant

• Over 3 years experience within Accounts Payable, Finance Operations, or a similar transactional finance environment.
• Good understanding of accounts payable processes and core accounting principles.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including reporting, data analysis, and formula-based tasks.
• Confident using technology and digital tools to streamline processes, improve efficiency, and support problem-solving.
• Experience working with ERP systems, invoice management platforms, or payment processing software is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with systems such as PeopleSoft, Concur, or similar finance applications would be advantageous.
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to maintain accuracy in a high-volume environment.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to build relationships across finance teams and wider business functions.

What's on Offer

• Permanent position based in London.
• Salary ranging from £40,000 to £45,000, dependent on the level of experience.