Accounts Payable Lead

A highly reputable ESG investment firm, with offices based in the shard and over £10 billion in assets under management, are looking for an Accounts Payable Lead to join their Finance team.

The successful applicant will be part of the Finance team and will be responsible of all aspects of the Purchase Ledger and will be assisting the Finance Manager with the day to day accounting work.

The company are offering up to £40,000 + brilliant benefits package to the successful candidate.

The main responsibilities for this Accounts Payable Lead role are:

• Implement a better AP process (300 invoices per month and growing)
• Implement a creditor mapping process
• Standalone role for now
• Train and influence the finance team to follow the process and implement changes
• Managing the AP function and related finance system entries using Coda expense management software and other expense processing solutions
• Providing assistance on coding queries including VAT codes
• Reviewing and approving payment runs and payment journals twice weekly
• Reviewing and reconciling the aged creditor reports and resolving any outstanding issues
• Supervising credit cards reconciliations and posting of transactions
• Reviewing expense claim postings ensuring adherence to our expense claim policy
• Ensuring all suppliers and employees are paid accurately and on time

The successful applicant for this Accounts Payable Lead will be:

• Have strong numerical skills
• Has a high level of accuracy and is confident
• Experience with Dynamics is advantageous but not essential
• Have 5-6 years of Accounts Payable experience
• Have a pro-active approach to wanting to improve processes
• Has great communication skills and is a team player

For immediate consideration please contact Simran at Trace Recruitment.