Accounts Payable Assistant

LMA Recruitment ·www.lmarecruitment.co.uk

Location London, London, England
Work type Hybrid
Salary GBP 150 - 170 / hour
Type Full time
Level Mid
Source Shazamme
Financial Services
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Location: Central London

Salary: Day Rate £150-£170
Duration: circa 6 months
Working Pattern: Office based for the training period, hybrid working possible after this.
Start Date: End of August/ Beginning of September

Main Duties:

  • Process supplier invoices and employee expenses, ensuring they are correctly authorised, coded and recorded.
  • Maintain an accurate and up-to-date purchase ledger.
  • Act as a key point of contact for suppliers, resolving invoice queries, payment queries and account issues.
  • Work with internal departments to resolve invoice approval delays and wider finance queries.
  • Support the onboarding of new suppliers, including verification checks and account setup.
  • Support the preparation of payment runs, including BACS and CHAPS where appropriate.
  • Reconcile the purchase ledger against bank statements and investigate outstanding or unreconciled items.
  • Support the month-end close, including balance sheet reconciliations and accruals.
  • Assist with the preparation of VAT Returns.

Skills/Experience required:

  • A minimum of 5 years' experience in Accounts Payable.
  • Confident communication skills and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to work independently.
  • Experience handling supplier queries and resolving discrepancies.
  • Experience with expenses, accruals and VAT
  • Excel skills include pivot tables.

Frequently asked questions

Who is hiring for the Accounts Payable Assistant role?
LMA Recruitment is hiring for the Accounts Payable Assistant position, a Shazamme client. Apply directly on the employer's career site.
Where is the Accounts Payable Assistant job located?
The Accounts Payable Assistant role with LMA Recruitment is based in London, GB. The role is hybrid-friendly.
Is the Accounts Payable Assistant role remote?
Yes — the Accounts Payable Assistant position at LMA Recruitment is hybrid. Candidates based in GB are preferred.
What does the Accounts Payable Assistant role pay?
LMA Recruitment lists the Accounts Payable Assistant role at GBP 150–170 per hour.
Is the Accounts Payable Assistant role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at LMA Recruitment.
What experience level is the Accounts Payable Assistant role?
The Accounts Payable Assistant position is aimed at mid-level candidates.
How do I apply for the Accounts Payable Assistant role at LMA Recruitment?
Apply directly on LMA Recruitment's career page via the Apply button on this listing. ZammeJobs links straight through to the employer's ATS — no third-party form, no resume database.
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