Finance Assistant AP

Morgan Hunt; Greater London; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Hunt is recruiting a Finance Assistant AP to join the College's Finance team in Hoxton for a temporary period from October to April 2027. The role focuses on accounts payable activities, processing invoices and ensuring accuracy in coding and approvals.

You will handle fortnightly payment runs, supplier queries, creditor reporting, and assist with audit preparation. The position requires experience in accounts payable or finance administration and strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Experience in Accounts Payable, finance administration or similar finance role.
• Understanding of accounting systems and financial processes.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team.
• Experience dealing with suppliers and stakeholders.
• Understanding of financial controls and audit requirements.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices with correct coding and authorisation.
• Check invoices, expenditure and supporting documentation for accuracy.
• Assist with fortnightly payment runs and prepare payment listings for approval.
• Respond to supplier and payment queries; act as key contact for internal/external stakeholders.
• Assist with creditor reports and follow up on unpaid invoices.
• Support GPC queries and transactions.
• Maintain accurate financial records for audit/compliance.
• Assist with day-to-day financial transactions and administration.
• Assist with annual accounts and audit preparation; participate in audits.
• Provide guidance to non-finance staff using the finance system.
• Support Finance team during busy periods.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Finance administration

Accounting systems

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Supplier management

Audit controls

Job description

Location: Hoxton, full time in the office

Temp: October- April 2027

Hours: 9-5pm

Finance Assistant AP

Finance Assistant AP will join the Finance team within a College. This is a great opportunity for someone with previous Accounts Payable or finance administration experience who is looking to join a busy and supportive team.

The Role

Finance Assistant will play an important role in supporting the College's Accounts Payable function, ensuring invoices and payments are processed accurately, efficiently and in line with financial procedures.

What You Will Be Doing

• Processing invoices accurately and ensuring they are correctly coded and authorised.


• Checking invoices, expenditure and supporting documentation to ensure accuracy.


• Assisting with fortnightly payment runs and preparing payment listings for approval.


• Responding to supplier and payment queries and acting as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.


• Assisting with creditor reports and following up outstanding or unpaid invoices.


• Supporting GPC queries and transactions.


• Maintaining accurate financial records in line with audit and compliance requirements.


• Supporting the Finance team with day-to-day financial transactions and administration.


• Assisting with annual accounts and audit preparation, including participating in audit activities.


• Providing guidance and support to non-finance staff using the finance system and processes.


• Working closely with the wider Finance team and providing additional support during busy periods.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience in Accounts Payable, finance administration or a similar finance role.


• An understanding of accounting systems and financial processes.


• Good attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.


• Good written and verbal communication skills.


• The ability to work effectively as part of a team.


• Experience dealing with suppliers, colleagues and other stakeholders.


• An understanding of financial controls, procedures and audit requirements.

Please note:

The role may occasionally require you to work across different College campuses.

Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.