Venn Group
Venn Group is delighted to be recruiting for an Accounts Payable Assistant on behalf of a well-established university. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional with strong purchase ledger experience to join a supportive finance team and play a key role in ensuring supplier payments are processed accurately and on time.
Key Responsibilities
- Process high volumes of supplier invoices accurately and in a timely manner
- Match, batch and code invoices in line with company procedures
- Prepare and process supplier payment runs
- Reconcile supplier statements and resolve invoice discrepancies
- Respond to supplier queries and maintain positive working relationships
- Assist with month-end processes, including accruals and AP reconciliation
- Maintain accurate financial records and support process improvements where required
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Previous experience working within an Accounts Payable or Purchase Ledger function
- Strong understanding of invoice processing and supplier payment procedures
- Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
- Confident using finance systems and Microsoft Excel
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
- Effective communication skills and the ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- A proactive and team-oriented approach to work
Agency reference number: J96407
Location: Central London
Duration: 3 month interim contract
Pay rate: £18 per hour
Working hours: 35 hours per week
Working pattern: Hybrid (2-3 days per week on-site)
This vacancy will be actively shortlisted so early applications are encouraged to avoid missing out.
Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.
To apply for this job please visit www.reed.co.uk.
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