Leading Events business based in Central London are looking for a organised candidate to assist in the Accounts Payable area. 2 years experience would be great. 4 days in the office (Monday to Thursday) with a 1pm finish on Friday.

We are looking to recruit an accounts payable assistant to help manage the increased demands during the busy period. However, the role has a potential to turn permanent.

Key Responsibilities:

• Invoice and Payment Processing:
• Manage payable process, including receiving, coding, and processing a high volume of supplier invoices in Salesforce.
• Ensure all invoices have the necessary approvals from event and department heads.
• Prepare and execute weekly payment runs via BACS and other methods.
• Match cash entries from bank statements and payment processors to invoices in the general ledger.
• Process company credit card statements and staff expense claims in a timely manner.
• Supplier Management:
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all supplier payment inquiries, building and maintaining strong vendor relationships.
• Perform regular supplier statement reconciliations and diligently resolve any discrepancies.
• Set up and maintain new and existing supplier accounts, ensuring all documentation is complete and accurate.
• Event-Specific Financial Duties:
• Work closely with marketing teams to accurately allocate costs to specific projects and events.
• Assist the Finance Manager with pre-event cost tracking and post-event financial reconciliation against budgets.
• Reporting and Month-End:
• Support the Finance Manager with month-end closing procedures related to the purchase ledger.
• Generate and analyse aged creditor reports.
• Assist in the preparation of samples for annual audit.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in a dedicated Accounts Payable role.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, project-based environment is highly advantageous; prior experience in the events, media, or creative industries is a plus.
• Strong competency in MS Excel, including the ability to use formulas and pivot tables.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, with a proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to liaise with internal teams and external suppliers.
• A proactive, problem-solving mindset and the ability to work independently.