Accounts Payable Assistant (6 month temp to perm)

Salary: £32,000 - £35,000

Location: London (3 days on site, 2 days WFH)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Accounts Payable Assistant to join a dedicated Finance team in London. This role is perfect for someone looking to develop their career in finance, with opportunities for cross-training and participation in ad hoc projects.

The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the professional management of all finances, with a specific focus on the Accounts Payable function.

Opportunity to build a successful career in Finance
Potential financial support for AAT qualification
Family-friendly policies and other benefits

What you'll do:

As an Accounts Payable Assistant, your primary role will be to support the Finance team in managing all finances, focusing specifically on the Accounts Payable function. You will be entrusted with maintaining the purchase ledger, processing payments, and assisting in implementing procurement policies. Your role will also involve owning key balance sheet accounts, maintaining the fixed asset register, and ensuring service excellence within the Finance Team. You will work collaboratively with internal teams to meet deadlines and deliver value.

Maintenance of the purchase ledger and payment processing
Assisting the Finance Manager and Assistant Accountant to implement a procurement policy and maintain tight controls on supplier spending
Ownership of key balance sheet accounts including all reconciliations, reporting and day-to-day management
Maintenance of the fixed asset register
Supporting the Finance Team as required to ensure service excellence is achieved
Meeting competing deadlines and working with internal teams to deliver value to the business

What you bring:

The ideal candidate for this Accounts Payable Assistant position brings a strong foundation in maths and English, backed by a minimum of six months' experience in accounts payable. Your proficiency in data entry and management, coupled with your excellent interpersonal skills, will enable you to excel in this role. Your ability to work accurately under strict deadlines within a dynamic environment will be crucial. Experience using Sage X3 would give you an edge.

GCSE (or equivalent) of maths and English at grade C or above
Minimum 1 year demonstrated accounts payable experience
Experience using the Microsoft Office suite, specifically Excel
Proficiency in data entry and management
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to work with a high level of accuracy and meet strict deadlines
Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
Experience using Sage X3 would be an advantage

What sets this company apart:

This company values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. They offer family-friendly policies along with other benefits such as on-site canteen meals during work, employee discounts portal, off-site discounted parking offer, season ticket loans, Cycle2Work and Tech loan schemes after probation.

What's next:

Ready to take your finance career to new heights? Apply today!

Apply Today by clicking on the link. Please note, due to licencing and regulatory requirements, applicants must be over 18 and eligible to live and work in the UK. All successful candidates will require probity and credit clearance (DBS).

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates