Part-Time Accounts Payable Specialist in London

Part-Time Accounts Payable Specialist

Location: London

Hours: (3 days per week)

Join a Fast-Growing Technology Innovator

We are partnering with an ambitious and rapidly expanding technology business based near Chancery Lane, that is developing cutting-edge solutions in one of the world's most exciting growth sectors. Following significant investment and continued expansion, the company is looking to appoint an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to take ownership of its purchase-to-pay processes and bank reconciliations across multiple international entities.

This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented finance professional who enjoys transactional finance and wants to play a key role within a scaling business. You'll have ownership of core finance processes while also gaining exposure to system improvements and future development opportunities within the finance function.

The Role

As the Accounts Payable Specialist, you will be responsible for managing the full purchase ledger cycle, payment runs, expense processing and bank reconciliations across UK and international operations.

Working closely with the Financial Controller, you will initially support the transition of accounts payable activities from external providers before taking full ownership of the function.

You'll also play a key role in the implementation and embedding of new finance processes as the business continues its migration to a new ERP system.

Key Responsibilities

Purchase Ledger

• Process supplier invoices across multiple entities and currencies




• Match invoices against purchase orders and receipts




• Accurately code invoices to the correct entity, cost centre and ledger accounts




• Manage the accounts payable inbox and liaise with suppliers




• Perform regular supplier statement reconciliations

Payment Processing

• Prepare and administer weekly or fortnightly payment runs




• Process international supplier payments in multiple currencies




• Ensure payment controls and approval processes are followed




• Post and allocate payments accurately and efficiently

Banking & Reconciliations

• Perform daily and weekly bank reconciliations across multiple currencies




• Investigate and resolve reconciling items promptly




• Support month-end activities through accurate reconciliations

Expenses & Corporate Cards

• Administer the company expense and card management platform




• Review employee expenses against company policy




• Ensure accurate expense coding and ledger postings

Controls & Process Improvement

• Identify duplicate invoices, discrepancies and potential overpayments




• Maintain clear process documentation




• Provide supporting documentation for audits




• Contribute to continuous improvement of finance processes and controls

About You

To be successful in this role, you'll ideally possess:

• Strong experience within Accounts Payable, Purchase Ledger or a similar transactional finance role




• Proven experience preparing payment runs independently




• Excellent bank reconciliation skills




• Experience working with multiple legal entities and currencies




• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy




• Confidence using cloud-based accounting systems




• Advanced Excel skills (Pivots, VLookUps)




• Excellent communication skills with the confidence to liaise with suppliers and internal stakeholders

Desirable Experience

• NetSuite and/or Xero experience




• AAT Level 3 or Level 4 qualification




• Experience within a fast-growing business environment




• Exposure to VAT returns and audit support

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