Accounts Payable Assistant

Posted 29 September 2023
Salary £180.00 - £200.00 per day
LocationLondon
Job type Temporary
Discipline Accounting & Finance
ReferenceAPA_1695997535
Contact NameSamuel Everton

Job description

This fast-paced globally recognised healthcare logistics business is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable clerk to join its team on a temp basis (scope to become long term). The business offer hybrid working and strong career opportunities.


This company is a leader in its field and the team is led by a great Manager. This high-volume role will provide you with variety and a fast-paced exciting environment.

Your duties will include:

  • Be able to manage the accounts payable inbox using subfolders and ensure invoices are uploaded on to the invoice platform on a daily basis. This includes opening of mail and sorting invoices into the pre-defined policies.
  • Review the general ledger account and cost coding submitted by operations as part of the purchase order and determine if the invoice coding in accounting review is accurate.
  • Apply the correct VAT treatment to the invoice for that specific company and demonstrate a basic understanding of VAT.
  • Review reports generated from the purchase order platform on a daily basis and resolve items with an open status which includes un-submitted invoices, unmatched purchase orders (including purchase orders that have exceeded their limits) and unapproved purchase orders or invoices.
  • Troubleshoot flagged items within the purchase order system and resolve queries raised by users by providing them support.
  • Reconcile supplier accounts to supplier statements on a monthly basis.
  • Process and pay staff expense claims and analyse credit card accounts and journal payments to the finance system.
  • Manage and process invoices using the payment request function and apply the relevant general ledger and cost coding before sending the invoice for approval.
  • Process invoices outside of the accounts payable policy directly into the finance system as required and where required use an upload tool.
  • Any ad hoc duties as required by the Accounts Payable Supervisor / Manager.

Additional Skills:

  • Previous experience in a similar role for 2+ years;
  • Experience working in a high-volume environment;
  • Excellent communication & time management skills
  • Ability to manage a steady but high inflow of work and strict deadlines
  • Willingness to work in a primarily team based environment
  • Excellent attention to detail and ability to prioritise work; and
  • Strong customer service and communication skills.