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Accounts Payable Specialist - Part-time

VisionFR Ltd
Posted 11 hours ago, valid for 2 days
Location

London, Greater London EC1R 0WX

Salary

£24,000 - £28,800 per annum

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Contract type

Part Time

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  • The role of Accounts Payable Specialist is available at a vibrant VFX and post production agency located in the City of London.
  • The position offers a salary range of £35,000 - £40,000 per annum (pro rata for part-time work over 3 days).
  • Candidates should have prior experience in accounts payable or a similar role, with a strong understanding of accounting procedures and VAT.
  • The role involves managing invoices, processing payments, and maintaining accurate accounting records, while also requiring advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
  • This is a permanent part-time position with flexible working hours, reporting to the Head of Finance and collaborating with senior management.

Role: Accounts Payable Specialist

Sector: VFX & Post Production Agency

Location: City of London

Salary: £35,000 - £40,000pa FTE (pro rata for 3 days)

Permanent: Part time 3 days: 9.30am - 6.30pm (could be spread over 4-5 days)

Reference: VisionFR 3075

VisionFR are delighted to be acting on behalf of a vibrant VFX and post production agency with offices based in London & Germany. They offer a great working environment and are now looking for a quick start Accounts Payable Specialist. Reporting into the Head of Finance and liaising with the wider senior management team. The main focus of the role is to support the agency with the day-to-day operations and ensure the accurate and timely processing of invoices, managing expense processes, maintaining accounting records, and assisting in providing essential financial information to the relevant persons.

Accounts Payable Specialist Responsibilities

  • Management of the Accounts Payable inbox
  • Processing of the Accounts Payable invoices, ensuring all relevant information is recorded, and expenses are appropriately categorised
  • Processing of the Corporate Credit Card statements and staff expenses
  • Obtain necessary approvals for expenditures
  • Prompt and professional dealing with supplier queries
  • Regular reconciliation of the purchase ledger to ensure accuracy, identifying and resolving discrepancies
  • Multi-currency bank reconciliations (GBP, EURO, USD)
  • Processing of the payment runs
  • Ad hoc quarter/year-end assistance
  • Identify process improvement opportunities

What Success Looks Like

  • Experienced AP person with a full understanding of Balance Sheet and PL postings and the difference between the two
  • Fully understanding the appropriate use of the various VAT codes
  • Differentiating between Purchase Ledger, Balance Sheet, direct costs and overhead cash postings
  • Preparing reconciliations on a timely basis

Key Requirements for Accounts Payable Specialist

  • Prior experience in accounts payable or a similar role
  • Good knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping procedures
  • Good understanding of VAT
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
  • Knowledge of accounting software (preferably Sage 50 Accounts)
  • Organisational and time-management skills
  • Strong attention to detail, with an ability to spot numerical errors
  • Work well under pressure and be a team player
  • Proactive attitude
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work on site in City of London on a hybrid basis
  • In addition to your normal duties, you may be required to undertake other duties at the company’s discretion

VisionFR is committed to encouraging equality, diversity, inclusion and eliminating unlawful discrimination within our workforce and whilst fulfilling our Client recruitment needs.

Due to the high level of applications being received if you do not hear from us within 5 working days, please assume your application has not been successful on this occasion, usually due to other candidates having more relevant sector exposure, qualifications or required skills. We thank you for your interest.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.