Accounts Payable Assistant

• Location: Central London
• Job Type: Full-time
• Salary: DOE

I am currently working with a renowned company based in Central London who are keen to bring in a temporary AP assistant. This role is ideal for an experienced Accounts Payable professional who is confident in managing the end-to-end AP cycle, ensuring accuracy, and supporting strong financial controls in a multi-entity environment.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Manage the full Accounts Payable process from invoice receipt through to payment and reconciliation.
• Process, review, and accurately code invoices, including VAT and nominal codes.
• Ensure invoices are approved and matched to purchase orders where required.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date purchase ledger records.
• Handle multi-entity and multi-currency transactions.
• Support payment runs and ensure suppliers are paid in line with agreed terms.
• Resolve supplier queries and manage relationships effectively.
• Perform supplier statement reconciliations and support onboarding processes.
• Process employee expenses in line with policy.
• Assist with month-end close, including accruals and reporting.
• Utilise finance systems (e.g., Sage or similar) and Excel for processing and analysis.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• 2+ years’ experience in a purchase ledger or Accounts Payable role.
• Strong understanding of AP processes and controls.
• High attention to detail with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Confident communicator with finance and non-finance stakeholders.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Experience using accounting systems (Sage or equivalent).
• Good Excel skills (e.g., Pivot Tables, lookups).
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

Personal Attributes:

• Proactive and able to work independently.
• Takes ownership and accountability.
• Well organised with strong attention to detail.
• Confident in identifying and challenging discrepancies.

To apply for the Purchase Ledger Assistant position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.