Senior Accounts Payable Assistant – AXA Partners
Join Our Finance Team as a Senior Accounts Payable Administrator.
Are you detail‑oriented with a passion for accurate financial processes? Do you enjoy working collaboratively in a dynamic environment? AXA Partners UK&I is seeking a dedicated Senior Accounts Payable Administrator to help ensure our financial operations run smoothly and efficiently. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a global company that values innovation, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
About the Role:
As a key member of our Finance Department, you will oversee and support the end‑to‑end accounts payable process across our UK and European branches. Your work will help maintain strong supplier relationships, ensure timely payments, and uphold high standards of compliance. With a hybrid working model—combining home and office working—you’ll have the flexibility to balance your professional and personal life while making a meaningful impact.
What Youll Be Doing
* Manage the full accounts payable cycle, ensuring invoices and payments are processed accurately and on time
* Review and reconcile supplier accounts, resolving any discrepancies quickly
* Support month‑end and year‑end closing activities to ensure financial accuracy
* Maintain internal controls and ensure compliance with company policies
* Assist with audits by providing necessary documentation and information
* Drive process improvements and automation initiatives to enhance efficiency
* Monitor AP inboxes regularly to ensure all invoices and credit notes are captured and correctly coded
* Review expense claims for proper documentation, approval, and coding
* Resolve queries promptly to maintain smooth operations
* Support daily tasks of the finance team, including preparing weekly payment runs and posting voucher payments
* Maintain accurate supplier records and reconcile accounts regularly
* Conduct balance sheet and bank reconciliations
* Review creditor aged debt reports and take appropriate actions
* Support the AP Manager and wider finance team as needed
* Assist treasury with payment runs and other operational tasks
What Youll Bring
* Proven experience in accounts payable, preferably in a senior or supervisory role
* Strong attention to detail and accuracy
* Excellent understanding of accounting principles and best practices
* Proficiency in accounting software (PeopleSoft, Sage Intacct, or similar)
* Comfortable working with the Microsoft 365 suite
* Effective communicator, able to collaborate across teams and levels
* Ability to prioritise tasks and manage high workloads efficiently
* Enthusiastic, adaptable, and committed to continuous improvement
* A team player who can also work independently
As a precondition of employment for this role, you must be eligible and authorised to work in the United Kingdom.
What We Offer
* Competitive Salary £33,500
* 22 days rising to a maximum of 27 days (based on a 5 day week)
* Retail Discounts
* Company Shareplan / Scheme & Loan
* Cycle2Work Scheme
* Discounted Home Insurance
* Employee Assistance Scheme
* Dr@Hand
* Discounted Gym Membership
* Free Financial Education/Pension Seminars
To apply, click on the ‘apply’ button; you’ll then need to log in or create a profile to submit your CV. We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer and don’t discriminate against employees or potential employees based on protected characteristics. If you have a long‑term condition or disability and require adjustments during the application or interview process, please send an email to AXA Partners Global HR Response – globalhr@partners.axa.
Who We Are
We’re AXA Partners, experts at designing and delivering assistance solutions and specialised insurance, credit, and lifestyle protection – with and for our partners worldwide. What sets us apart is the expertise and passion of our 8,500+ people and a strong network of over 55,000 professionals globally. Powered by them and our sector‑leading technology, we continuously evolve, adapt and thrive – offering solutions and services that keep us always at people’s side, no matter what.
Join a company that helps protect the forests! At AXA Partners, we plant a tree for every new recruit (with a permanent contract).
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