Accounts Payable Specialist in London

Frontier Economics is an economics consultancy that tackles the big questions facing governments, businesses and society. We help our clients to analyse and understand their markets and to formulate strategies based on sound economics. The methods and models we use are often complex, but our advice is always succinct, clear and honest. The company has grown rapidly since it was founded almost 27 years ago and currently has around 500 staff working across nine European offices (Amsterdam, Berlin, Brussels, Cologne, Dublin, London, Madrid, Paris and Prague). The company is employee-owned and has a strong culture of openness and employee engagement.

6-Month Fixed-Term Contract / 2 Days per Week

The Finance Team is responsible for all accounting and financial operations across the firm. This includes payroll, financial reporting, accounts preparation, invoicing, and supporting strategic decision-making through financial insight. The team works closely with stakeholders across the business to ensure accurate and efficient financial processes.

We are looking for an organised and detail-focused Accounts Payable Assistant to join our Finance Team on a six-month fixed-term contract, working two days per week. This is a hands-on role supporting the accurate and timely processing of invoices, supplier records, payments and accounts payable queries. Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will provide reliable day-to-day support across our accounts payable processes. You will work closely with colleagues in the Finance Team and across the wider firm to ensure transactions and queries are handled accurately, promptly and professionally.

What you’ll be doing:

• Process supplier invoices accurately and promptly, ensuring the correct coding, supporting documentation and approvals are in place.
• Maintain accurate supplier records and support the set-up of new suppliers in Workday.
• Monitor the Accounts Payable inbox and respond to internal and supplier queries in a helpful and timely manner.
• Investigate and resolve routine invoice, payment and supplier account queries, escalating more complex issues where appropriate.
• Prepare supplier statement reconciliations and follow up on outstanding invoices, credits and discrepancies.
• Support the preparation and processing of payment runs in line with the monthly finance timetable.
• Maintain clear and complete records to support month-end close, reconciliations, accruals and audit requirements.
• Work flexibly with Finance colleagues and provide wider administrative or transactional support during busy periods.

Essential Requirements:

• Previous experience in an accounts payable, finance administration or transactional finance role.
• A good understanding of invoice processing and basic transactional accounting principles.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to process transactions accurately.
• Confidence working with different currencies and invoices from a range of territories.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and confidence using finance systems.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with a helpful and professional approach to queries.
• Experience using Workday is highly desirable.

At Frontier Economics, we are entirely employee-owned, meaning every team member has a voice in shaping the company’s future. Our collaborative culture encourages innovation, open dialogue, and shared success. Our stimulating and thought-provoking projects are complemented by a supportive and dynamic work environment, designed to help you thrive and grow.

We also offer:

• Hybrid Working: Employees are expected to work in the office at least two days a week, with flexibility for remote work.
• Holiday Entitlement: 28 days of annual leave, plus public holidays, with the option to purchase up to 10 additional days of holiday per year.
• Parental Pay: Enhanced pay of 26 weeks full pay for primary carers and 10 weeks full pay for partners.
• Learning & Development: Extensive L&D opportunities, including Career Development Reviews with support from a dedicated Mentor.
• Private Health Insurance: Bupa health insurance with optional family coverage (taxes paid by the employees and add on for partners & children at an additional cost). Additional cover (e.g., optical, dental) can be added at the employee's expense.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – Free, confidential support for work-life balance, health, family issues, or job-related challenges, available for you and your immediate family members.
• Income Protection Insurance – All employees are covered by Frontier’s Group Income Protection Scheme for long-term illness or disability.
• Life Insurance – Company-funded Group Life Assurance Scheme, covering all permanent employees from their start date.
• Cross-Office Travel & Secondments – Opportunities for secondments to different offices or practices to expand skills and experience.

If you have any questions or would like any additional information please email recruitment@frontier-economics.com. We are looking forward to receiving your application!

Frontier Economics is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law. We are determined that everyone has an equal chance to join us and progress their career with Frontier. We care about creating an inclusive atmosphere and are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in all its forms.