Accounts Payable Clerk

Location: London, UK

Job Type: Full-time

Join a leading provider of enterprise-grade support, security, and consulting solutions, consistently ranked among the top 10 MSPs worldwide. We are seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Clerk to manage our accounts payable operations due to a recent retirement. This role is crucial for maintaining accurate financial records and supporting our business’s growth.

Day-to-day of the role:

Process a high volume of purchase invoices and credit card transactions, including manual entry, duplication for recurring invoices, or import via Excel.

Code third-party supplier invoices for several entities within the group, ensuring accuracy in company, supplier, item/product, general ledger accounts, and customer coding when costs are resold.

Authorise costs properly before payment and keep all supplier accounts accurate and up-to-date by regularly requesting and reconciling supplier statements.

Respond timely to suppliers’ requests for further information regarding expenses or invoicing.

Manage and escalate queries to ensure they are dealt with promptly, serving as the initial escalation point both internally and externally.

Conduct bi-monthly payment runs, including payment allocation and issuing remittances.

Perform daily bank postings and reconcile multiple bank accounts.

Maintain effective communication and relationships with suppliers.

Analyse and investigate aged creditors reports and process employee expense and mileage claims.

Maintain the finance mailbox and ensure all documentation is filed correctly.

Request invoices for any payments on account and may require processing some journal entries (e.g., intercompany postings).

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Minimum of 2-3 years experience in an Accounts Payable role.

Exceptional attention to detail and analytical skills.

Extensive experience using a recognised accounting software package.

Strong understanding of accounting principles.

Proficiency in MS Office, particularly MS Excel.

Ability to act assertively, not afraid to raise queries internally or externally and politely challenge colleagues or suppliers where necessary.

Desirable:

Accounting qualification (e.g., AAT).

Experience with using Oracle NetSuite.

Experience working in an IT MSP environment.

Benefits:

Competitive salary and benefits package.

Opportunities for professional growth and development.

Dynamic and supportive work environment.