Accounts Payable Lead
hace 4 días
Wandsworth
Accounts Payable Specialist opportunity in SW London with a dynamic and fast-growing company Your new company A dynamic and award-winning creative agency with exciting plans to grow in headcount by 20% in the next couple of months. Your new role Reporting to the Finance Director, the Accounts Payable Specialist will be a detail-driven professional responsible for overseeing the Accounts Payable function, whilst implementing processes and structure. Accounts Payable Operations • Lead and oversee the Accounts Payable function, ensuring strong controls, compliance and best practice (including line management as required)., • Own AP policies, procedures and process improvements to drive efficiency and reduce risk., • A hands-on role in day-to-day AP activity, including PO, invoice and receipt matching., • Authorise and oversee supplier payments (UK & international), ensuring accuracy, security and timely settlement., • Reconcile expense card activity and ensure employee expenses are accurately recorded and approved., • Monitor payables-related cash flow, supporting working capital and payment planning., • Act as the main point of contact for supplier finance queries, resolving issues collaboratively with internal teams., • Drive AP automation and system enhancements using Procim, Xero and related tools.Reporting & Reconciliations, • Complete monthly AP reconciliations and resolve discrepancies promptly., • Prepare AP reporting, analysis and aged creditor reviews., • Support month-end and year-end close with accurate AP data and insights., • Provide ad-hoc reporting and analysis to the Finance Director and wider finance team.Compliance & Risk, • Identify and mitigate AP and procurement risks, escalating issues where necessary., • Ensure secure payment practices are followed, including bank detail verification and segregation of duties., • Lead audit preparation for AP and respond to auditor queries., • Demonstrated experience in a senior Accounts Payable position, ideally with prior team leadership exposure and within a fast-paced, creative or events-driven environment., • Professional accounting qualification (such as AAT, ACCA, CIMA or CPA) is advantageous., • Strong working knowledge of financial regulations, tax requirements and compliance standards relevant to Accounts Payable., • Solid understanding of supplier contracts, terms, conditions and procurement compliance., • Experience using AP automation tools and finance systems; familiarity with Procim and Xero would be beneficial but is not essential., • Strong Excel capability, with the confidence to work with financial data, reports and reconciliations., • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, able to identify discrepancies and drive process improvements., • Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills., • A collaborative approach with the ability to work independently and take ownership when required.What you'll get in return, • Competitive salary, • Discretionary bonus, • Hybrid and flexible working (4 days in the office - with discussion for 3 days), • 27 days holiday + bank holidays (rising each year capped at 30), • An energetic and collaborative culture, • Fitness membership, • Company discounts and perks, • Company social events If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. 4785941