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Are you an experienced Finance Assistant or Accounts Payable specialist with a background in property costs, utility invoices, and rent billings? Would you like to join a dynamic organisation on an interim basis with the potential for a permanent role?
Robertson Bell is supporting our client to recruit an Interim Accounts Payable Officer on an initial three-month contract, with a strong possibility of extension or permanent employment. The head office is based in East London, offering a hybrid working pattern requiring at least three days in the office per week.
The Interim Accounts Payable Officer’s key responsibilities will include:
- Processing utility invoices and consolidating rent billings for a portfolio of properties.
- Coding transactions in the financial system and ensuring accurate reconciliation of supplier accounts.
- Liaising with key stakeholders, including the property and asset management teams, to resolve queries.
- Investigating discrepancies, disputes, and billing enquiries with suppliers.
- Supporting financial reporting and reconciliation processes to maintain accurate records.
The Interim Accounts Payable Officer will have:
- Proven experience in a finance assistant or payables role, ideally with exposure to property-related costs.
- Strong knowledge of accounts payable processes and some experience in accounts receivable.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, and formulas.
- A proactive, can-do attitude with a willingness to learn and support the wider team.
- A background in property finance, housing associations, charities with housing operations, or property agencies is desirable but not essential.
Apply now, as CVs are being reviewed on a rolling basis—this advert may close early if the right candidate is found.
