Accounts Payable Accountant
- Posted 20 July 2026
- Salary £35000 - £40000 per annum + Pension, Healthcare
- LocationHammersmith
- Job type Contract
- Discipline Accounting & Finance
- ReferenceTK_769263_1784548883
Job description
We are partnering with a global software business to recruit an Accounts Payable Accountant on a 6-month fixed-term contract. This is a hybrid opportunity based in Hammersmith, West London.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-performing finance team during a busy period of growth and transformation. You'll play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of the Accounts Payable function while gaining exposure to month-end activities, financial controls, process improvement initiatives and working within a complex international finance environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Process high volumes of supplier invoices and employee expense claims accurately and efficiently.
- Ensure invoices are correctly coded, approved and processed in line with internal control procedures.
- Prepare and execute payment runs while supporting effective cash flow management.
- Assist with month-end close activities including journals, accruals and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Investigate and resolve supplier invoice discrepancies and payment queries.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers through timely and professional communication.
- Support internal and external audit requirements by providing relevant documentation and schedules.
- Identify opportunities to improve Accounts Payable processes, controls and automation.
- Work closely with Finance, Procurement and international stakeholders to improve efficiency and financial transparency.
The Ideal Candidate
- 3-5 years' experience within Accounts Payable and general ledger accounting.
- Previous experience working within a multi-entity and/or multinational business.
- Good understanding of invoice processing, financial controls and VAT compliance.
- Experience supporting month-end close, including journals and reconciliations.
- Strong ERP system experience, ideally Microsoft Dynamics 365.
- Intermediate Excel skills.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to build relationships with suppliers and stakeholders across the business.
- Available immediately or on short notice.
On Offer
- 6-Month Fixed-Term Contract
- Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 per annum (pro rata)
- Hybrid working (3 days in the office, 2 days from home).
- Annual discretionary bonus (subject to company policy).
- Study support.
- Excellent benefits package including a 9% pension contribution and 33 days' holiday (pro rata).
- Opportunity to gain experience within a global, multi-entity finance function.
- Exposure to international operations within a growing software business.
- Involvement in finance transformation and process improvement initiatives.
- Supportive, collaborative and high-performing finance team.
This opportunity would suit an experienced Accounts Payable professional looking to join a global organisation where they can make an immediate impact, broaden their experience within an international finance environment and contribute to ongoing finance transformation projects.
