Accounts Payable - 6 month FTC

Leading Hospitality business are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Assistant initally for 6 months with a view to going permanent.

Role:

Key Responsibilities:

• Invoice and Payment Processing:
  • Manage payable process, including receiving, coding, and processing a high volume of supplier invoices.
  • Ensure all invoices have the necessary approvals from event and department heads.
  • Prepare and execute weekly payment runs via BACS and other methods.
  • Match cash entries from bank statements and payment processors to invoices in the general ledger.
  • Process company credit card statements and staff expense claims in a timely manner.
• Supplier Management:
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for all supplier payment inquiries, building and maintaining strong vendor relationships.
  • Perform regular supplier statement reconciliations and diligently resolve any discrepancies.
  • Set up and maintain new and existing supplier accounts, ensuring all documentation is complete and accurate.
• Reporting and Month-End:
  • Support the Finance Manager with month-end closing procedures related to the purchase ledger.
  • Generate and analyse aged creditor reports.
  • Assist in the preparation of samples for annual audit.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in a dedicated Accounts Payable role.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, project-based environment is highly advantageous; prior experience in the events, media, or creative industries is a plus.
• Strong competency in MS Excel, including the ability to use formulas and pivot tables.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, with a proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to liaise with internal teams and external suppliers.
• A proactive, problem-solving mindset and the ability to work independently.