
Accounts Payable Assistant
- Wembley, Greater London
- £35,000-40,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Process and verify invoices, expense claims, and purchase orders in a timely manner.
- Ensure accurate coding of invoices and proper authorisation according to company policies.
- Prepare and process payments via bank transfers, cheques, or other approved methods.
- Manage the urgent payment report and remittance notifications to suppliers.
- Support management accountant with bank reconciliation discrepancies.
- Maintain and reconcile vendor accounts, resolving discrepancies or disputes promptly. Identify and chase for missing invoices ahead of time.
- Manage Accounts Payable Inbox and allocating supplier requests across the team on a daily basis.
- Respond to vendor inquiries regarding payments, credits, or account statements in a timely manner.
- Perform due diligence checks and setup new supplier accounts.
- Support data cleansing of the accounts payable ledger.
- Complete with month-end closing activities, including accruals and supplier statement reconciliations.
- Maintain organised records of invoices, payments, and supporting documentation.
- Ensure compliance with internal controls, company policies, and tax regulations.
- Support the finance team with ad hoc administrative and accounting tasks as
- Consistently improve internal accounts payable processes
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent
- Previous experience in accounts payable
- Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
- Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
- Organisational and time-management skills are essential including managing multiple tasks with tight deadlines.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills; being comfortable communicating with internal and external stakeholders.
- Understanding of basic accounting principles and tax regulations.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Problem-solving skills and proactive approach to resolving discrepancies.
- Adaptability to changing priorities and deadlines.