Senior Accounts Payable

Kennedy Pearce Consulting; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial consulting firm is seeking a detail-oriented Senior Accounts Payable Clerk to join their finance team in Greater London. The role involves supporting AP operations, processing invoices, and maintaining AP systems. Candidates should demonstrate a strong background in Accounts Payable, possess excellent organizational and communication skills, and be proficient in Excel. This position offers a competitive salary between £38,000 and £45,000 per annum, alongside a pension, bonus, and hybrid working options.

Benefits

Pension

Bonus

Hybrid working

Qualifications

• Strong experience in Accounts Payable is required.
• Attention to detail and excellent organisational skills are necessary.
• Strong numerical skills and Excel proficiency are crucial.

Responsibilities

• Support the transition to a new ERP system (SAP).
• Process and review supplier invoices for accuracy and timely payments.
• Liaise with Financial Controllers for payment approvals.

Skills

Accounts Payable experience

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Relationship building

Team-focused

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Dynamics 365

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.

£38000 - £45000 per annum + Pension, bonus, hybrid working

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