Accounts Payable/Finance Assistant - Professional Services - Paying £28,000 - £32,000 - Hybrid (3days in Office)
A growing professional services firm is seeking an Accounts Payable/Finance Assistant to join its London-based finance team.
This role supports the finance department with a variety of responsibilities across accounts payable, credit control, billing, and financial reporting.
This is a perfect position for a junior finance professional with an interest in accounts payable who is looking to grow their experience within a supportive team. Responsibilities include supplier compliance, expense management, and monthly reporting.
Key Responsibilities:
* Process and post AP invoices in the finance system, ensuring accurate coding and appropriate authorisation.
* Monitor the AP inbox to ensure timely processing of invoices and resolution of queries.
* Maintain the supplier ledger and act as the first point of contact for supplier enquiries.
* Support the onboarding of new suppliers, including verification of bank details and compliance checks.
* Prepare and circulate the supplier payment run for approval and process payments.
* Assist with purchase order management within the financial system.
* Support credit control by assisting with aged debt reporting and statement distribution.
* Process credit notes and manage customer invoice queries.
* Assist in reviewing and issuing sales invoices.
* Set up new projects within the finance system.
* Process staff expenses in line with company policies and approvals.
* Help administer company credit cards, ensuring timely and compliant submissions.
* Review and process monthly fuel card statements, flagging discrepancies as needed.
* Assist in the preparation of monthly financial reports, including sales, aged debt, and project profitability.
* Regularly compile and distribute financial reports as required.
* Support audit preparations by gathering documentation and responding to auditor queries.
Requirements:
* Previous experience in a finance assistant or accounts payable role.
* Understanding of AP, billing, and credit control processes.
* Familiarity with financial software (experience with Unit4 preferred).
* High attention to detail and ability to multitask.
* Strong communication skills and ability to work with various stakeholders.
* Proficient in Excel (intermediate to advanced level).
* Experience in the professional services sectors is desirable.
* Finance & Accounting Degree desirable
* ATT Studies or ACCA/CIMA exemptions also desirable.
If this sounds like you please do get in touch here or via my email bertie.cox@tracerecruit.com.
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