Senior Accounts Payable

KennedyPearce Consulting; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing finance consultancy in Greater London is seeking a detail-oriented Senior Accounts Payable Clerk to join their team. The successful candidate will support AP operations, ensure timely payments, and maintain supplier relationships. Key responsibilities include transitioning to a new ERP system, processing invoices, and managing AP documentation. The ideal candidate has proven experience in Accounts Payable, strong Excel skills, and excellent organizational abilities. This position offers a dynamic environment with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Accounts Payable.
• High attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.
• Strong numerical skills and experience with foreign currencies is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support transition to new ERP system and manage supplier invoices.
• Prepare payment lists and liaise with Financial Controllers.
• Collaborate with AP colleagues to ensure efficient function delivery.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Written and verbal communication

Relationship building

Excel proficiency

Numerical skills

Accounts Payable experience

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

SAP

Job description

KennedyPearce are hiring a detail-oriented Senior Accounts Payable Clerk to join a growing finance team. Reporting to the Accounts Payable Manager, you will play a key role in supporting AP operations across multiple business units. This role works closely with both the AP team and the wider finance function, and requires someone who can work accurately, efficiently, and to tight deadlines.

Key Responsibilities :

• Support the transition to a new ERP system (SAP), including data clean‑up, data migration, user acceptance testing, and system reconciliations.
• Maintain AP mailboxes and provide strong supplier support.
• Set up new suppliers and verify vendor details in Microsoft Dynamics 365.
• Process and review supplier invoices, ensuring accuracy and timely payments.
• Prepare weekly payment lists, process bank payments, and liaise with Financial Controllers for approval.
• Manage AP filing across SharePoint / OneDrive.
• Review and process manual expenses and Concur‑submitted expenses across multiple businesses.
• Monitor company credit card statements and follow up on missing submissions.
• Prepare AP journals for approval and assist with reporting, analysis, and ad‑hoc finance projects.
• Support annual statutory audits by preparing documentation and schedules.
• Collaborate closely with AP colleagues to ensure all AP functions are covered and delivered efficiently.

Qualifications & Requirements :

• Strong, proven experience in Accounts Payable.
• High attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build strong relationships with colleagues and suppliers.
• Team‑focused, motivated, and reliable.
• Confident in Excel with strong numerical skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 and SAP is beneficial (training provided).
• Some experience handling foreign currencies is an advantage.