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I am recruiting on behalf of a Mid Market Private Equity firm based in London who are looking to bring in an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to join the team on a 12-month maternity contract. The client is looking for an individual who could start in May.
Our client is a well-established, mid-market Private Equity firm based in London with a strong track record of successful investments across a range of sectors. With a collaborative and fast-paced working culture, they are looking to hire an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to join their high-performing finance team.
Key Responsibilities:- Manage the end-to-end accounts payable process for the firm and related entities
- Accurately processing high volumes of multi-currency payments
- Process high volumes of invoices with accuracy and efficiency
- Match purchase orders, invoices, and receipts
- Prepare and execute weekly and monthly payment runs
- Reconcile supplier statements and resolve any discrepancies or issues
- Maintain the AP ledger and ensure accurate coding of expenses
- Work closely with the finance and investment teams on expense allocations
- Assist with month-end closing processes, including accruals and reporting
- Ensure compliance with internal controls and approval workflows
- Support the wider finance team on ad hoc duties and projects
Experience Required
- Proven experience in an Accounts Payable role, ideally within financial services or a partnership environment
- Strong understanding of AP best practices and controls
- Experienced with multi-currency payments
- A high attention to detail and accuracy in data entry
- Proficient in Excel and experience with accounting software (e.g. Sage, Xero, NetSuite, or similar)- Netsuite would be preferred
- Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities
