Accounts Payable Officer

Your new company
Our client is a leading global bank with a strong presence in major financial markets across the world. With a long-standing reputation for excellence, innovation, and integrity, the bank offers a wide range of financial services including retail and commercial banking, wealth management, investment banking, and risk advisory.

Your new role
The client is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Officer to join the finance team on a temporary basis. Day-to-day tasks include:

• Performing the accounts payable process end-to-end, monitoring the payables inbox and ensuring it runs smoothly
• Acting as a point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, ensuring enquiries are dealt with promptly and appropriately
• Accurately processing and checking all invoices, ensuring they are paid on a timely basis
• Assisting with bank reconciliations for multicurrency bank accounts on a monthly basis to provide accurate information in the management accounts
• Assisting in month-end procedures, including reconciliations of the sub-ledger reports to the general ledger and the investigation and clearance of any breaks
• Understanding, documenting and maintaining internal controls and standard operating procedures
• Assisting with the development and improvement of AP systems and procedures
• Other ad hoc tasks as required

What you'll need to succeed

• Part-qualified accountant
• Experience of purchase ledger procedures within financial services is essential
• Intermediate-advanced MS Excel skills, and experience using accounting software (Oracle considered a bonus)
• Strong time management and attention to detail
• Ability to communicate at all levels and build strong relationships
• Demonstrable numerical and analytical skills

What you'll get in return

• Hybrid working
• Competitive day rate
• Opportunity to work for an established, global company

What you need to do now
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