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Accounts Payable jobs

Kennedy Pearce specialises in recruiting talented Accounts Payable professionals to support finance departments across a variety of industries. Accounts Payable roles are essential for managing supplier payments, maintaining accurate financial records, and ensuring efficient processing of invoices.

Typical responsibilities for Accounts Payable roles include:

  • Processing and verifying supplier invoices, credit notes, and expense claims

  • Ensuring accurate coding and timely entry of accounts payable transactions

  • Performing regular supplier statement reconciliations and resolving discrepancies

  • Managing the purchase ledger and preparing payment runs (BACS, CHAPS, international payments)

  • Liaising with suppliers and internal teams to address invoice queries

  • Supporting month-end and year-end financial close processes

  • Monitoring aged payables and following up on outstanding invoices

  • Maintaining compliance with company policies and financial controls

  • Using accounting software such as Sage, Xero, QuickBooks, SAP, and Oracle

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Accounting & Finance

At Kennedy Pearce, our Accounting & Finance division delivers a bespoke, forward-thinking approach to recruitment. We specialise in connecting top-tier finance professionals—both qualified and non-qualified—to interim and permanent roles across two key sectors: Financial Services and Commerce & Industry.Tailored to meet your unique needs, our team is structured to support both candidates and clients every step of the way:For Candidates: We leverage deep industry insight to align your CV, strengths, and career goals—including your hybrid and flexible working preferences—with high-impact roles from transactional through to senior qualifiedFor Employers: Whether you're seeking top talent for contract fill-ins, long-term hires, or executive-level finance positions, our consultants are equipped to find the right professionals to enhance your team’s performance .What sets us apart is our personalised recruitment model—every placement is handled with care and precision. We ensure the perfect fit for both individuals and organisations, covering the full spectrum from day-to-day accounting to strategic financial leadership.​

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Change

Technology & Digital

At Kennedy Pearce, our Technology & Digital division specialises in bridging the gap between exceptional tech and digital talent and forward-thinking organisations. Whether you're a software engineer, digital marketer, product manager, UX/UI designer, data scientist, or IT & infrastructure specialist, we connect you with opportunities in both Commercial and Financial Services landscapes.For CandidatesPersonalised Role Matching – We take the time to understand your skillset, tech stack, aspirations, and workplace preferences (including hybrid or remote options).Profile Enhancement – We help sharpen your CV, LinkedIn, and online presence—making you stand out in a crowded digital talent market.Interview & Tech Prep – From technical testing to scenario-based interviews, we equip you with role-specific insights and feedback.For EmployersTalent on Demand – Finding skilled tech professionals, project-based contractors, or strategic hires? We leverage our expanding digital candidate pool to find the perfect match.Market Insight – Based on live trends in remote work, contract-to-hire, salary bands, and emerging technologies, we guide hiring strategies tailored to your business needs.Ongoing Support – From negotiations to onboarding, we act as a trusted partner ensuring long-term success for both client and candidate.

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operations

Banking Operations

Our Banking Operations team takes a tailored and proactive approach to placing top-tier professionals across the full spectrum of banking operations. Whether your focus is investment banking, retail banking, asset management, wealth management, private equity, broking, or insurance, we connect candidates and clients with precision and care.For CandidatesCustomised role matching — We take the time to understand not just your technical skills and experience, but also your aspirations and preferred working environment—whether that’s front-to-back operations, KYC/AML, payment desks, or transaction monitoring.Career enhancement — We support you with interview preparation, CV and LinkedIn optimisations, and helpful market insights so you step into every opportunity with confidence.Efficient, respectful process — From initial approach to offer and onboarding, we provide transparent, timely feedback and advocate for your best interests throughout.For EmployersComprehensive operational talent access — From junior administrators to senior ops leads and middle office specialists, we source professionals who understand the complexities of modern banking environments.Insight-led guidance — You benefit from our deep visibility into hiring trends, salary benchmarks, regulatory requirements, and emerging priorities—as a collaborative partner, not just a supplier.End-to-end support — Whether you’re scaling your team or filling niche roles, we manage the recruitment cycle—from talent mapping to media outreach, candidate screening, hiring support, and smooth onboarding.

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risk

Risk & Compliance

We connect exceptional risk and compliance professionals with forward-thinking financial institutions across London and the UK.Our Risk & Compliance division specialises in sourcing top-tier professionals who protect businesses, uphold regulatory standards, and navigate an evolving risk landscape. We partner with banks, asset managers, fintechs, and insurance firms to meet critical hiring needs across financial, operational, credit, market, and regulatory compliance functions.For CandidatesExpert guidance — Whether you're a risk analyst, compliance associate, MLRO, or CRO, we take time to understand your expertise, values, and long-term goals.Market insight — We offer tailored advice on salary expectations, industry trends, and evolving regulatory requirements to help you make informed career decisions.Supportive process — From CV guidance to interview preparation, we act as trusted advisors throughout your job search.For EmployersSpecialist talent pool — We maintain strong networks across all areas of risk and compliance, including conduct risk, prudential risk, operational resilience, monitoring, advisory, financial crime, and regulatory change.Quality-driven recruitment — Our team delivers carefully vetted candidates with the technical skillset and cultural fit to meet your specific business needs.Trusted partnership — We work as an extension of your team, offering honest market feedback, salary benchmarking, and efficient end-to-end hiring support.​

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  • Commercial Finance Analyst

    Up to £45000 per annum + Hybrid working

    London

    Permanent

    We are looking for a motivated and commercially minded Commercial Finance Analyst to join our team as a key floating resource across Finance and Projects. This is a broad, hands-on role providing analytical support, financial reconciliations, project tracking, business partnering, and ensuring financial information is accurate, timely, and decision-ready. You will act as a bridge between the Finance team and Project teams, supporting Opex reviews, procurement processes, schedules, and financial insights. This role is perfect for an ambitious analyst looking to broaden their commercial exposure and work with large data sets in a dynamic environment. Key Responsibilities: Assist with monthly Opex reviews and commercial reporting packs. Work closely with the FP&A Director to review schedules, update trackers, and ensure accurate commentary. Support the development of financial models (not required to build from scratch but must understand structure and logic). Perform reconciliations across project and financial data sources. Business Partnering Act as a day-to-day contact for Project Managers and Analysts. Support project meetings by preparing financial updates, tracking actions, and following up on outstanding items. Provide clear explanations of variances, risks, and opportunities. Liaise with Procurement to ensure schedules are accurate, data is up to date, and processes are followed. Data, Systems & Tools Work with large data sets without losing sight of detail or accuracy. Maintain and improve Excel and Google Sheets based reporting tools. Support the adoption and reconciliation of new Power BI dashboards in the new year. Ensure data quality and integrity across multiple systems. Projects & Ad-hoc Support Provide flexible support across Finance, Projects, and Procurement depending on business needs. Assist with process improvements and help streamline reporting timelines. Contribute to take-home tasks and internal exercises as required during onboarding. What We're Looking For Part-qualified (ACCA/CIMA) or strong commercial finance background. Strong commercial mindset with a desire to grow in a broad finance role. Excellent Excel and Google Sheets skills. Comfortable working data sets. Good understanding of financial modelling principles. Experience with Power BI High attention to detail and strong analytical skills. Confident communicator able to partner with non-finance teams. Organised, proactive, and able to manage shifting priorities.

  • Financial Accountant

    £250.00 - £300.00 per day + Hybrid Working

    London

    Temporary

    Global Organisation seeks an experienced Financial Accountant to join them on a 3-month temporary assignment, immediate start. The Financial Accountant would require strong financial process knowledge. Solid experience in bank reconciliation and SAP. Hands on individual who is happy to roll up their sleeves and get stuck in. Duties of the Financial Accountant include: Manage the end-to-end month-end close process. Preparation of financial statements Bank reconciliation and payroll reconciliation for European entities. Reporting on international reports Ensuring strong internal controls Ensure robust financial processes and internal controls. Ad-hoc duties. Requirements for the Financial Accountant include: Qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA, or equivalent). Extensive accounting experience. Strong aptitude for financial processes and internal controls. SAP experience Strong attention to detail Highly organised and able to work to deadlines. Hybrid working and outside IR35.

  • Property Accountant

    £58000 - £60000 per annum + Pension

    London

    Permanent

    A privately-owned property investment company is seeking a qualified or finalist ACCA Accountant to join its finance team in Canary Wharf. The business owns a unique portfolio of freehold office, residential, hotel, retail, and leisure properties. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a high-performing environment and gain broad exposure across financial reporting, VAT, service charge accounting, and intercompany reconciliations. 4 days in the office and 1 day working from home. Management Accountant Requirements: Preparing management accounts from books of prime entry. Preparing accounting journals. Deal with intercompany reconciliations. Assisting with year end audit. Preparing / assisting with the preparation of bank covenant reports. Preparation of VAT returns. Key Requirements: Qualified Accountant Experience in the property sector Knowledge of VAT and service charge accounting Strong Excel and communication skills

  • Finance Analyst

    £45000 - £55000 per annum + 12% Bonus, Healthcare, Pension

    Lowestoft

    Permanent

    We're hiring a Finance Analyst to join our client's plant finance team and support one of their crucial manufacturing sites. If you have strong analytical skills and a passion for driving performance through data, this could be your next move. What you'll do: Deliver weekly/monthly financial reporting and variance analysis on key metrics like production volumes, labour costs, and fixed costs Support forecasting and planning processes Build and improve KPI models and reporting tools Partner with manufacturing, supply chain, and planning teams to drive performance Assist with scenario modelling and process improvement initiatives What you'll need: Minimum 3 years of experience in finance, preferably in FMCG or manufacturing Ideally you will either be a part-qualified/finalist or qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA or equivalent). However, Qualified-By-Experience will be considered Strong Excel, modelling (desirable), and forecasting skills SAP and BI/reporting tool experience preferred A proactive mindset and excellent communication skills On offer is a salary up to £55,000 per annum (potentially negotiable), in addition to the enhanced benefits including a generous annual bonus structure (12%), pension, healthcare, staff discounts, on-site catering and much more. Join a newly created team where your insights will help shape decisions and improve operations across a leading food production business. Click Apply Now!

  • Business Development Executive - Buy to Let Mortgages

    £55000 - £65000 per annum + Hybrid + Bonus + Benefits

    Harrow

    Permanent

    Our client, an international bank based in London seek a Buy to Let Business Development Executive/Manager to help grow the retail business of the bank by sourcing and marketing Buy to Let (BTL) Mortgages Candidate Profile Business Development Manager or Executive with a very strong broker intermediary network Previous experience at a Mortgage Lender, building society or high street bank who specialise in BTL mortgage lending Role Responsibilities Pursue new business opportunities through appropriate networking channels and by promoting customer/community awareness of the Bank's products and services. To be responsible for achieving established individual and Bank targets through active involvement/participation in sales management in conjunction with Head Intermediary Relations. To establish and maintain relationship with the broker while keeping them apprised of our products and lending criteria. To communicate the salient features of our products and to ensure that our criteria is understood by them To Arrange and attend business meetings and other business/social events to promote brand awareness and identify and target new sales opportunities. To Undertake networking activities (during and outside of normal working hours/days) to promote the brand by building excellent working relationships with Brokers, Networks and other stakeholders Essential Experience Proven strong relationship management and business development capability. Track record for exceeding varied targets. In depth experience of Buy to Let Mortgages & commercial lending products Familiar with mortgage marketplace, with a proven record of building and maintaining such a customer base

  • Shipping Finance Origination

    £85000 - £100000 per annum + Hybrid + Bonus + Benefits

    City of London

    Permanent

    A Global London based Bank who offer Hybrid working and excellent benefits currently seek an experienced Ship Finance Originator Role Overview You will join a growing Ship Finance team and play a leading role in the bank's Ship Finance activities in the EMEA region. The team's product mix encompasses loans and interest rate swaps and focuses on secured senior debt financings for vessels across all major shipping sectors. Client base comprises top-tier ship owners and operators from across the EMEA region The role includes business development, origination and execution activities and the on-going management of transactions within a designated geographic coverage area. In addition to primary origination, the role involves deployment of capital via secondary-market participations, assistance to portfolio management and optimization to the Bank's strategy and regulatory posture. Key Responsibilities Contribute to the development and implementation of Ship Finance Department and broader London Branch strategy. Identify and originate new Ship Finance opportunities, both primary and secondary, with a view to maximising both short-term and long-term profitability. Conduct thorough evaluations of new transaction opportunities from both a business and credit risk perspective, including through the internal credit approval process. Play an effective role in all aspects of the deal execution process, and to negotiate all relevant documentation required for the closing of new transactions. Build up and maintain a range of relationships with clients, target clients, banks and other market participants, and to make a positive ongoing contribution to the creation and refinement of the team's business strategy. Take overall responsibility for monitoring the credit status Essential Experience Minimum 3 years' Shipping Finance origination experience and front-office exposure in (a) negotiation with corporate clients and related parties and (b) development and management of good relationships with corporate clients. Established profile within the Ship Finance market and a range of existing client contacts. Proven credit analysis and report writing skills, strong numeracy and familiarity with cash flow based financial analysis and modelling. Experience with syndicated loans preferred but not essential Thorough knowledge of the maritime industry in general and ship finance standards in particular. What's on Offer - Excellent Benefits package with Hybrid working model

  • Customer Services Associate

    £25000 - £28000 per annum + On site - Benefits

    City of London

    Contract

    Our client, an international bank based in London seek a Customer Services Associate on an initial 6 month contract. This will be Office based, 5 days per week It is essential that you have a banking customer service background Day to Day Responsibilities Branch Operations and Handing of Remittances Monitoring & processing of Incoming and Outgoing remittances. Opening of Business & Individuals Accounts KYC Compliance, Transactions Monitoring / Review and preparation of various reports. Periodic Review of Accounts, KYC and AML Reviews and prepare Risk Metrics / check-list. Creation and Verifications of Finacle Entries and Generation of daily reports. Filling and Scanning documents Handing / assisting of existing / new customer Queries - Phone/Emails/Letters/ Postal request & face to face customers and complaints Essential Experience Required Knowledge of Branch Operations / Remittance Handling Sound Knowledge of AML KYC guidelines. Customer Focused and Complaint Handling Skills. The ability to communicate clearly and efficiently with customers. Knowledge of Finacle is preferred Relevant experience in Banking customer services role Will not require sponsorship **Please note - We will only be able to respond to candidates who meet the above required experience, this is a non sponsored role - Full Uk working rights required **

  • Principal - Mortgage Policy

    £85000 - £100000 per annum + bonus, benefits, hybrid working

    London

    Permanent

    PRINCIPAL - MORTGAGE POLICY A leading financial services association requires an experience mortgage policy professional to join their team in London. The successful candidate will lead and deliver across key policy areas covering legal and regulatory issues and advising upon government housing and policy initiatives. Duties & Responsibilities of a Mortgage Policy Advisor Tracking and influencing policy initiatives Representing internal viewpoints to external bodies Drafting consultations and chairing working groups and committees Preparing board reports and responding to press enquiries. Attributes & Qualifications needed to be a Mortgage Policy Advisor The successful candidate will have proven mortgage policy advisory experience and a solid working knowledge of the MCOB regulations. Salary: £85-100K plus bonus and benefits and flexible working

  • Assistant Manager - Financial Crime

    £40000 - £42000 per annum

    London

    Permanent

    Our client is a leading international retail bank with a growing market position. They are looking for an experienced Assistant Manager to join their Financial Crime team - focus is on managing the Financial Crime Operations team and providing oversight of transaction monitoring and screening. Duties & Responsibilities of an Assistant Manager - Financial Crime Manage and direct the Financial Crime Operations team Oversee the sanctions and payments screening and data process Implementing fraud controls Undertaking KYC on-boarding and due diligence Collating MI and improving systems controls and processes Qualities & Attributes of an Assistant Manager - Financial Crime You will have proven AML transaction and payment screening experience ideally gained from a retail bank. You must have solid AML/Sanctions/CTF knowledge and experience coupled with fraud management skills. Salary:£40K plus bonus and benefits. Full time office role in North London

  • Head of Legal & Compliance

    £145000 - £150000 per annum + bonus, benefits, hybrid working

    City of London

    Permanent

    We have been mandated by an Asian global bank to identify an experienced SMF16/17 to head up their Legal and Compliance department. Duties & Responsibilities of a Head of Legal & Compliance The successful candidate will provide full regulatory and legal oversight, manage a team, analyse the commercial impact of new regulations, update policies and procedures, develop and maintain the Compliance Monitoring Programme, review legal contracts and agreements and provide advice and guidance to both internal stakeholders and external counsel. Attributes & Experience needed to be a Head of Legal & Compliance You will have a minimum of 8 years' experience ideally gained from a retail or commercial banking background. Salary £150K plus bonus and benefits and hybrid working. North London location.