Accounts payable

Accounts Payable AdministratorWest London (Fully Office-Based) £29,000 per annum The OpportunityWe are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organised Accounts Payable Administrator to join a busy Finance and Administration team based in West London. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounts payable professional who enjoys working in a structured environment, managing high volumes of payments, invoices and reconciliations while collaborating with internal stakeholders across the business. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the accurate and timely processing of supplier payments, staff expenses, VAT-related administration and general finance support activities. Key Responsibilities • Process and pay supplier invoices accurately and within agreed deadlines. • Ensure all invoices are coded correctly and allocated to the appropriate ledger expenditure accounts. • Process staff expense claims and ensure accurate allocation of costs. • Prepare and process BACS and SWIFT payments. • Monitor and clear direct debit entries and follow up on outstanding approvals. • Process petty cash transactions and monthly suspense account reconciliations. • Post finance entries received from HR and other departments. • Ensure all payments are appropriately authorised and compliant with internal approval procedures. • Assist with VAT administration and maintain accurate records for VAT return preparation. • Complete monthly control reporting and distribute information to relevant department heads. • Respond to payment and invoice-related queries from internal stakeholders in a timely manner. • Maintain invoice, voucher and audit documentation records. • Ensure finance process documentation remains accurate and up to date. • Assist with administration relating to residential leases, renewals and liaison with external agents. • Support expatriate employee administration, including expense management and maintenance of personnel files. • Prepare weekly reporting and analysis. • Provide general administration support and cover within the wider team when required. About YouWe are looking for someone who has: • Previous experience in Accounts Payable, Purchase Ledger or Finance Administration. • Experience processing invoices, BACS payments and supplier reconciliations. • Strong attention to detail and the ability to work accurately under pressure. • Excellent organisational and time management skills. • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. • Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and financial reporting. • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. • A proactive and collaborative approach to work. • The ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines. • High levels of integrity, reliability and professionalism. What You'll Bring • A methodical and logical approach to work. • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective working relationships. • A dependable and conscientious attitude. • The ability to work both independently and as part of a team. • Flexibility and willingness to support wider administrative functions when required. Salary & Location • Salary: £29,000 per annum • Location: West London • Working Pattern: Fully office-based • Permanent position If you are an experienced Accounts Payable professional looking for a stable and varied role within a professional financial services environment, we would be pleased to hear from you.