Accounts Payable Clerk

Michael Page is currently recruiting for one of our key clients, a leading Financial Services firm based in the City of London. They are seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Clerk to join them on an interim basis. The ideal candidate will have at least 2-3 years of prior experience in an Accounts Payable role and will come from a Financial Services background.

Client Details

Michael Page is currently recruiting for one of our key clients, a specialist in the Financial Services industry based in the City of London. They are seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Clerk to join them on an interim basis. The role requires a minimum of 2-3 years of prior experience in an Accounts Payable position and will come from a Financial Services background.

Our client is a global leader in financial information services, with operations across multiple countries, ensuring a strong market presence. They are offering the successful applicant an immediate start along with a hybrid working arrangement.

Description

As Accounts Payable Clerk, your key duties will include but will not be limited to:

• Verify proper authorisation, classification, and reconciliation of invoices.
• Accurately process inter-company transactions within SAP.
• Follow up with suppliers to obtain any missing invoices.
• Identify and correctly record prepayments in SAP.
• Perform reconciliations of supplier accounts.
• Support month-end closing activities.

Profile

• Proficient in processing invoices within SAP R/3 or similar systems, both with and without purchase orders.
• Skilled in handling employee expense reimbursements.
• Experienced in managing high transaction volumes in a fast-paced setting.
• AAT qualification or active study towards certification is advantageous.
• At least 2-3 years of experience in an Accounts Payable role within a dynamic finance setting, including exposure to international subsidiaries.
• Strong foundation in bookkeeping principles and accounts payable processes.
• Effective time management and ability to handle workloads efficiently.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Proficient in Excel, including pivot tables and data analysis.

Job Offer

Immediate start role + Interim position offering long term potential + Offices based in The City of London offering great transport links + Hybrid working available + Great opportunity to work within a global environment + Opportunity to further grow Financial Services industry experience + Salary ranging up to £40,000 (dependent on experience)