Job Description
The Consultancy Group are currently recruiting for an Accounts Payable Assistant for a luxury retailer based in Central London. This role is a 3 month temp contract with an immediate start.
Duties:
- Receive and record invoices from suppliers
- Obtain receipts or other verification when accounts were paid
- Process the invoices and attach that information to the relative project or department for job costing and financial statement purposes
- Match and file invoices with their matching receipts
- Record and compare invoices received with estimates and/or forecasts
- Make sure invoices are approved in time to meet established payment cycle
- Remit payments on invoices as directed by Accounts Payable management
- Work in accordance with the payment process outlined by the Accounts Payable manager
Skills and Qualifications:
- 3 years' experience in an accounts payable role
- Excellent attention to detail
- Knowledge of accounts payable principles
- Accurate data entry skills
- Understanding of accounting concepts to properly code expenses
- Organisational skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Intermediate knowledge of MS Excel
