Accounts Payable Assistant

Company

This is a well-recognised advertising and media based in central London with a strong presence across the UK. They work with recognised brands, both globally and start-up level, on providing media & digital services for branding.

They are looking to recruit a junior Accounts Payable Assistant to join their finance team based in London.

Role

Reporting into the Financial Controller, the Accounts Payable Assistant will support on accurate postings and managing various processes. They will take on a number of key duties including:

• Receipt and posting of purchase ledger invoices.
• Investigating purchase ledger queries.
• Raising the purchase orders and reviewing those raised up by other internal departments.
• Managing the accounts payable inbox.
• Ensuring the VAT of purchase ledger invoices are recorded correctly.
• Weekly payment runs.
• Processing regular bank reconciliations.
• Assisting with external audit processes.
• Liaising heavily with suppliers and resolving queries.

Profile

The ideal profile for this Accounts Payable Assistant position should have the following attributes:

• 8-12 months of experience within a similar Purchase Ledger / Accounts Payable capacity.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• High levels of attention to detail.
• Confident with Excel and formulas.
• Early stage AAT/ACCA/CIMA studier would be preferred.

Salary & Benefits

£28,000 to £31,000 plus benefits including:

• Study support package
• Bonus scheme (10%)
• Pension scheme
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Hybrid working

The salary range/rates of pay is dependent upon your experience, qualifications or training.

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