We are looking for an experienced, reliable and highly trustworthy Accounts Payable Executive to join our finance team.
This is an important role within the business, with responsibility for checking and processing supplier invoices and making payments to suppliers across the UK, Europe and internationally. The successful candidate will also support the finance team with VAT returns and a range of general accounting and administrative duties.
Because the role involves access to confidential financial information and company banking/payment systems, we are looking for someone with a very high level of integrity, accuracy and discretion.
The position is hybrid, combining working from our office in Barnet, Hertfordshire (EN5) with home-based working.
Key Responsibilities
- Check, verify and accurately process supplier invoices.
- Match invoices against purchase orders, delivery information and other supporting documentation where appropriate.
- Identify and investigate invoice discrepancies before payment.
- Ensure invoices are correctly authorised in accordance with company procedures.
- Prepare and process supplier payment runs.
- Make payments to suppliers in the UK, Europe and worldwide, including payments in different currencies.
- Ensure supplier payments are made accurately and within agreed payment terms.
- Maintain accurate supplier records and account information.
- Reconcile supplier statements and investigate any outstanding or disputed items.
- Deal professionally with supplier payment and invoice queries.
- Maintain accurate records of invoices, payments and supporting documentation.
- Assist with the preparation of the company's VAT returns.
- Support month-end accounting processes and reconciliations.
- Assist with credit card, bank and other account reconciliations where required.
- Support the wider finance team with general accounts and administrative duties.
- Maintain strict confidentiality regarding company, supplier and financial information.
- Help ensure strong financial controls and processes are followed throughout the business.
Experience and Skills Required
The successful candidate should have:
- A minimum of 5 years' experience working within accounts or finance, ideally with substantial experience in accounts payable, purchase ledger or supplier payments.
Pay: £29,500.00-£35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Canteen
- Company events
- Free parking
- Transport links
- Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Barnet EN5 4DN
