Accounts Payable Assistant

Description:

Accounts Payable Assistant - Non Technical

London / Hybrid

£Excellent + Exceptional Benefits

We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable assistant to join our small and friendly Finance team! This person will report directly to the Non-Technical Accounting Manager and will be responsible for the timely processing and
payment of amounts owed by the company to suppliers and other creditors (e.g. payment of vendor invoices, bills,
and other expenses).

Key accountabilities of the Accounts Payable Assisatant

Duties & Responsibilities

* Monitor Accounts Payable inbox ensuring all internal and external queries are managed effectively
* Review and verify invoices for payment
* Enter and upload invoices into SAP Concur (accounts payable module) for approval
* Sort and code invoices in accordance with pre-determined budget portfolios
* Schedule invoice payments based on defined payment terms ensuring vendors are paid on time
* Prepare and process electronic funds transfers and payments via our bank portals
* Oversee the weekly payment runs ensuring all payments released from the bank
* Track expenses and process expense reports
* Prepare analysis of expense accounts as necessary
* Reconcile accounts payable ledger to the general ledger
* Manage the monthly prepayment process

Skills & experience

* Experienced in accounts payable or general accounting.
* Working towards an accounting designation not required but considered an asset
* Knowledge of general accounting principles considered an asset, particularly in relation to accruals and
prepayments
* Knowledge of relevant accounting software (previous experience with Oracle and SAP Concur preferred
but not required)
* Proficient in data entry and management
* Ability to prioritise, multitask and meet deadlines
* High level of accuracy and attention to detail
* Ability to work as part of a broader finance team
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Other

Our culture is based on respect and on doing the right thing for our colleagues, customers, investors and the Earth. We actively avoid trading with industries that cause harm to people, the environment and animals. We provide development opportunities to our employees, taking action to advance diversity and inclusion, being environmentally responsible, and volunteering for and supporting charitable activities in our communities and worldwide.

Our culture is defined by our principles. It is the foundation of who we are and the core of everything we do.

Outperformance: A single-minded focus on underwriting results; agile in the face of opportunity.
Innovative: We are proud to be different and will analyze every book of business with data driven capability and underwriting flair.
Inclusive: Our business is about treating people well while doing the right thing. We want a speak-up culture with open communication, irrespective of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation or background, allowing everyone to be themselves.
Versatile: We champion individuals for their ideas, encouraging them to operate freely and rewarding them for their output.
Smart: We focus on productivity not activity