Accounts Payable Assistant - Leading Financial Institution

London Permanent View Job Description
The Accounts Payable Assistant role is a great opportunity for a detail-oriented individual to take ownership of invoice processing, supplier payments, and account reconciliations, ensuring accurate and timely financial records within a globally focused finance team.
  • Develop your skills in a high-performing team.
  • Contribute to a purpose-driven institution.

About Our Client

This role is with a respected, globally focused financial institution, known for delivering efficient and high-quality financial operations while supporting impactful, purpose-driven work.

Job Description

The Accounts Payable Assistant will have...

  • Managed end-to-end invoice and payment processing
  • Oversaw supplier onboarding, account monitoring, and multi-currency payment runs
  • Performed daily bank reconciliations and posted entries into SunSystems
  • Integrated Salmon (Treasury System) transactions into SunSystems
  • Recorded FX deals, deposits, and intercompany transfers
  • Supported cross-training and collaboration within the AP team
  • Completed weekly balance sheet reconciliations and VAT checks
  • Generated receivable invoices, issued debtor statements, and chased overdue balances
  • Ensured timely month-end close
  • Assisted wider teams with queries via central mailbox and in person

The Successful Applicant

A successful Accounts Payable Assistant should have:

  • An AAT qualification or be part-qualified ACCA/CIMA
  • Strong experience using Concur
  • A solid understanding of accounts payable processes and procedures
  • Proven experience in an international AP function
  • Confidence managing multiple internal and external stakeholders
  • Experience with multi-currency processes
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • The ability to work independently, prioritise effectively, and maintain accuracy under pressure

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary ranging from £35,000 to £40,000 per annum.
  • Opportunity to work with a leading and well-respected organisation.
  • Permanent position with fantastic career growth opportunities.
Contact
James Jelbert
Quote job ref
JN-112025-6884641
Phone number
+442072692150

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Accounts Payable
Sector
Financial Services
Location
London
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
James Jelbert
Consultant phone
+442072692150
Job reference
JN-112025-6884641