We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and detail-focused Accounts Payable professional to take a leading role within our dynamic Finance Team.
As a senior member of the Finance team, youll play an integral role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of our Accounts Payable function. Acting as a key point of expertise within the team, youll take ownership of supplier payment runs, reconciliations, and key reporting; ensuring accuracy, compliance, and consistency across all financial processes.
This role offers the opportunity to contribute to the continued improvement and development of our AP function, working closely with the Head of Finance, Management Accountant, and wider Finance Team to maintain strong financial control and deliver high-quality results.
If you thrive on responsibility, take pride in precision, and enjoy driving process excellence, this position offers the chance to make a real impact in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.
Responsibilities
* Ensure the accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices, credit card receipts, and staff expenses within the accounting system
* Take responsibility for weekly and monthly supplier payment runs, ensuring compliance with company policies and approval protocols
* Perform reconciliations for bank accounts, supplier statements, and credit cards, resolving variances promptly and accurately
* Maintain supplier accounts, including managing set‑ups, updates, and queries in line with company procedures
* Prepare and present key cost reports, including property acquisitions, refurbishment projects, and other major expenditure categories
* Provide insights and data to support month‑end processes, reporting cycles, and audit preparation
* Monitor the overall health of the AP ledger, identifying trends, anomalies, and opportunities for improvement
* Support process reviews and contribute to the implementation of new systems or efficiency initiatives within the Finance Team
Requirements
* Proven experience in a senior Accounts Payable or Finance role, ideally within a fast‑paced, multi‑entity environment
* AAT qualified or studying towards AAT (or equivalent professional qualification)
* Excellent attention to detail with the ability to work accurately under pressure and to deadlines
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to liaise across departments and with external suppliers
* Solid understanding of financial processes, controls, and reconciliations
* Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and comfortable learning new finance systems (experience with QuickBooks, OSCAR, or Sugar CRM would be an advantage)
* A proactive and collaborative team player with a continuous improvement mindset
Benefits
* 5-night stays in Portlands London apartments
* Portland Birthday Perks
* Training and professional development opportunities
* Private Healthcare and Mental Health Support
* Critical Illness Cover
* Annual Flu Jab & Eye-test
* Company socials
* Benefit enhancements each year you work at Portland
* Charity match fund
At Portland Brown, we occasionally use alternative titles for our advertised roles to ensure they appeal to a wide range of candidates. Please note that the job title used in this advert may differ from the internal title for the position. Rest assured, the roles responsibilities and scope remain as described, and this will be clarified during the recruitment process.
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