Job Specification - Group Finance Associate (Junior)
Location: London (hybrid) 3 days in the office
Reports to: Group Financial Controller
About the Company
Private equity-backed data centre developer and operator with operations in the UK and Europe. The group is scaling rapidly with significant institutional backing, providing an exciting environment for ambitious finance professionals who want both technical and commercial exposure.
About the Role
They're looking for an Accounts Payable Associate who has a basic understanding of accounting principles, strong attention to detail and accuracy, good organizational and communication skills.
Key Responsibilities
* Process supplier invoices and credit notes on accounts payable system.
* Match purchase orders, delivery notes and invoices to ensure consistent reporting.
* Maintain accurate and up to date vendor records.
* Assist with month end closing activities.
* Help to implement the new automated AP system within the company.
* Support the finance team with any other administrative tasks.
Experience
* 2-4 years' experience in an Accounts Payable or finance operations role.
* Proven experience processing high volumes of invoices accurately and efficiently.
* Experience working with ERP systems (e.g. Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, Navision, SAP, or Oracle).
* Familiarity with invoice automation and OCR tools (e.g. Continia, Concur, Basware).
* Exposure to multi-entity or multi-currency environments preferred.
* Experience reconciling supplier statements and resolving queries with vendors and internal teams.
* Construction or project-based accounting experience is advantageous but not essential.
Skills
* Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and invoice coding.
* Good understanding of VAT rules (especially construction and cross-border VAT).
* Competent Excel user (lookups, pivot tables, reconciliation formatting).Proven experience processing high volumes of invoices accurately and efficiently.
Personal Attributes
* Proactive, dependable, and able to take ownership of assigned tasks.
* Team player who supports colleagues during busy periods (e.g. month-end).
* Comfortable in a fast-paced, growing environment with evolving processes.
Why Join Us?
* Exposure to both technical and commercial finance within a fast-growing, private equity-backed group.