Accounts Payable Assistant

A prestigious London law firm is recruiting an Accounts Payable Assistant to join its Finance team.

The role would suit someone with early accounts, purchase ledger or finance experience, or someone with strong office-based experience who is looking to develop a career in accounts.

You will join an established Accounts Payable team and work closely with colleagues across the wider Finance function.

Responsibilities

Your day-to-day work will include:

• Processing and reviewing supplier invoices
• Reviewing staff expenses
• Preparing weekly payment runs
• Handling urgent daily payment requests
• Dealing with supplier and internal payment queries
• Processing client-related disbursements
• Requesting and processing VAT receipts
• Allocating incoming payments to invoices
• Ensuring queries are followed through and escalated appropriately

The environment is busy and high-volume, so accuracy, organisation and the ability to prioritise will be important.

What we’re looking for

You should have:

• A Levels or equivalent
• Previous experience in an office environment
• Strong attention to detail
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• The confidence to deal with colleagues and external suppliers
• A proactive approach and willingness to learn

Previous purchase ledger or accounts payable experience would be advantageous, although candidates looking to make their first move into finance will also be considered.

The firm provides excellent training and development, with the opportunity to study towards further finance qualifications.

Location

Central London.

During the initial six-month training period, you may be required to work from the office four days per week, with greater flexibility potentially available once you are established in the role.

Benefits:

• Bereavement leave
• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Financial planning services
• Life insurance
• On-site gym
• Private dental insurance
• Referral programme
• Work from home

Work Location: In person