Overview
Accounts Payable Assistant Jobs in London Area, United Kingdom at COREcruitment Ltd
Title: Accounts Payable Assistant
Company: COREcruitment Ltd
Location: London Area, United Kingdom
Accounts Payable, 30-32k, Deptford (1 day WFH after probation).
A fast-growing Hospitality and Leisure group is expanding its finance team and seeking an experienced Accounts Payable (AP) Clerk. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounts payable or purchase ledger, ideally within a Hospitality or Leisure environment.
This role involves processing a high volume of around 100 invoices daily and working collaboratively within a team of three.
Key Responsibilities
- Accurately processing high volumes of supplier invoices, ensuring correct coding, approval, and compliance with internal controls.
- Ensuring all invoices and credit notes are accounted for, and investigating and resolving any discrepancies promptly.
- Managing weekly payment runs, ensuring suppliers are paid accurately and within agreed terms.
- Responding to queries from suppliers and internal departments professionally and efficiently.
- Creating and updating supplier records with accurate contact and banking details, in line with company policies.
- Managing the AP inbox daily to ensure timely response to supplier communications and invoice submissions.
- Supporting the wider Finance Team – Assisting with ad hoc tasks and reporting requirements to support overall finance operations including year end Audit requests.
The successful candidate
- Good knowledge of Accounts Payable – ideally 2 years’ experience minimum.
- Good knowledge of Cash Book and Bank reconciliations.
- Reconciliation of supplier statements.
- Experience of working within a multi-departmental AP system.
- Previous experience in the events sector or hospitality is desirable but not essential
- Experience with Sage accounting software is desirable
