Crowley Cox Financial Recruitment

Accounts Payable Accountant

£34,000 to £38,000

Fulham, Southwest London

Hours of work: 9.00 am - 5.00 pm.

Crowley Cox Finance Recruitment are recruiting an Accounts Payable Accountant on behalf of a next-generation Construction firm who focus on delivering superior value and tangible results to its clients. The company have amazing modern offices in Southwest London, Thursday drinks, Tuesday breakfasts and cycle to work scheme. Further benefits include staff discounts, annual social events including; Christmas party, summer party and quiz nights. Apply today!

The finance team are inclusive, supportive and nurturing. They offer the opportunity to take on additional responsibilities, train and develop your career while working in a productive and encouraging environment. This job would suit someone who wants a long career in accounts payable and is not looking to qualify at chartered accountant.

Responsibilities of the Accounts Payable Accountant:

• Processing payments/ requests
• Process and check monthly commission statements
• Corresponding with customers on invoice issues and queries
• Verbally verifying bank details (Fraud prevention)
• Monthly employee expense processing
• Managing and preparing weekly pay runs for the Senior Finance Manager
• Monthly Credit Card Reconciliations
• Monthly Aged Debtor/ Creditor Reconciliations
• Managing and monitoring three busy email accounts
• Ensure accurate, efficient and compliant record-keeping
• Reconciling trial balance items
• Accruals and prepayments
• Support the Finance Director with system development and compilation of monthly management accounts, annual accounts and other ad-hoc reports

Skills & Competencies of the Accounts Payable Accountant:

• Strong bookkeeping skills with at least three to five year's worth of experience in AP.
• The ability to multi-task, work under pressure, meet deadlines and thrive in a fast-paced work environment.
• Have multi-currency and CIS experience.
• Must be confident to work independently and have strong initiative skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and presentation skills.

Due to the high number of applications, only successful candidates will be contacted.

This role may be known as a Purchase Ledger, Accounts Payable or Accounts Payable Accountant.