Part-Time Accounts Payable Assistant

Part-Time Accounts Payable Assistant

Edmonton, North London 15.13 per hour PAYE 15 hours per week

Vitae Financial Recruitment are working with an established education organisation who are looking to recruit a Part-Time Accounts Payable Assistant to join their finance team on an initial 3-month basis.

The role is office-based, 2 days per week, with flexibility around the working hours. Ideally, one of the working days will be a Friday, alongside one other day.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced AP professional who enjoys working in a close-knit finance team and is looking for a part-time opportunity. There is also genuine potential for the role to become permanent and increase in hours/days for the right person.

The role:

• Processing invoices and supporting the Accounts Payable function
• Working with purchase orders and ensuring invoices are correctly matched
• Resolving invoice and payment queries and following issues through to resolution
• Using finance/AP systems to maintain accurate records
• Liaising with internal colleagues and suppliers where required
• Supporting the wider finance team as needed
• Potential to become involved in Sales Ledger and credit control as the role develops

We're looking for:

• Previous Accounts Payable experience
• Experience using an AP/finance system
• Knowledge of purchase order processes
• Experience using PS Financials would be highly advantageous
• Strong communication skills and a proactive approach
• Someone who can follow up outstanding issues independently and use their initiative
• Previous experience within schools, education or a Multi-Academy Trust would be advantageous
• DBS checked / able to meet the required DBS criteria

Hours & Location:

• 15 hours per week over 2 days
• Ideally Friday + one other weekday
• Flexible start/finish times, e.g. 8am-4pm or 9am-5pm
• 100% office-based
• Free Parking

Rate: 15.13 per hour PAYE (circa 29,500 FTE equivalent)

Duration: Initial 3 months, with the intention of securing the right person on a permanent basis with the potential for increased hours.

If you have solid AP experience and are looking for a part-time role where you can make a genuine contribution to a small finance team, we'd be keen to hear from you.