Bookkeeper and Accounts Payable Associate

About Us

The Role

Key Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices end to end, including verification, approvals, general ledger coding, and posting.
• Prepare payment runs, including multi-currency payments, and pay suppliers within agreed terms.
• Maintain the purchase ledger and produce aged creditors reporting.
• Reconcile supplier statements, resolve discrepancies, and manage supplier queries.
• Perform bank reconciliations across multiple accounts and currencies.
• Process employee expense claims and corporate card reconciliations against company policy.
• Keep accounting records and documentation complete, orderly, and audit-ready.
• Suggest improvements to finance processes and controls.

Qualifications and Experience

• A bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related discipline is encouraged, including for recent graduates.
• Candidates with an unrelated bachelor's degree may be considered if they demonstrate bookkeeping or accounting experience.
• Relevant bookkeeping or accounting experience is desirable but not essential.
• Experience in financial services, professional services, or a regulated industry is desirable.
• Exposure to multi-currency transactions, international suppliers, and accounting software is desirable.

Skills and Attributes

• Meticulous attention to detail and a high standard of accuracy are required.
• Confidence with Microsoft Excel, including lookups and pivot tables, is required.
• The candidate should be organised and able to manage high transaction volumes and month-end deadlines.
• Clear, professional written and verbal communication with suppliers and colleagues is expected.
• The role requires ownership, early questions, responsiveness to feedback, discretion, and sound judgement.