Senior Accounts Payable Clerk

Pertemps Network Group; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious organisation in London is seeking a Senior Accounts Payable Clerk to lead the Accounts Payable function. You will ensure timely processing of invoices, manage supplier relations, and support the implementation of a new finance system. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and a high attention to detail. This role offers the opportunity to shape the AP function in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role, preferably in a multi-entity environment.
• Strong systems knowledge, with experience supporting finance system implementations advantageous.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
• High attention to detail, with a strong understanding of financial controls and compliance.
• Proactive, organised, and able to drive process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Accounts Payable function across all entities, ensuring accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices and payments.
• Manage supplier relationships and respond to internal and external queries.
• Oversee payment runs, reconciliations, and ensure compliance with internal controls.
• Support the finance team in driving efficiency and accuracy across AP processes.
• Contribute to the implementation and testing of a new finance system.
• Provide insights to senior leadership on expenses.

Skills

Accounts Payable management

Communication skills

Financial controls

Process improvements

Proactive and organised

Tools

Finance systems

Job description

Overview

"It's all a process. The release. The courage. The unveiling. The growth. The awakening... Life."

Sheridan Maine is delighted to be working with a prestigious organisation based in London to recruit a Senior Accounts Payable Clerk. This is a pivotal role where you will take ownership of the Accounts Payable function across multiple entities, ensuring suppliers are paid accurately and on time. You will also play an important part in supporting the wider finance team, helping the business make sound commercial decisions through effective use of finance systems, while supporting the implementation of a new system over the coming year.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Accounts Payable function across all entities, ensuring accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices and payments.
• Manage supplier relationships and respond to internal and external queries, ensuring clear and professional communication.
• Oversee payment runs, reconciliations, and expenses (including corporate cards and cash expenses), ensuring compliance with internal controls.
• Support the finance team in driving efficiency, accuracy, and strong financial controls across AP processes.
• Contribute to the implementation and testing of a new finance system, ensuring AP processes are robust, scalable, and well-documented.
• Provide analysis and insight to senior leadership on expenses and support commercial decision making.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role, preferably in a multi-entity environment.
• Strong systems knowledge, with experience supporting finance system implementations advantageous.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
• High attention to detail, with a strong understanding of financial controls and compliance.
• Proactive, organised, and able to drive process improvements.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced AP professional to join a respected organisation and take a lead role in shaping the Accounts Payable function during an exciting period of system change and growth.

If you're passionate about this position or are keen to hear more, please click on "apply" as soon as possible.

You are required to be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction.

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