Accounts Payable Specialist

London Permanent £32,000 - £38,000 per year View Job Description
This Accounts Payable role supports a growing women's well being company by managing supplier invoices, processing payments accurately and on time, resolving queries, and helping maintain strong financial controls and vendor relationships. You'll work closely with the wider finance team, gain exposure to new systems and projects, and develop your skills in a supportive environment with clear opportunities for career growth.
  • Join a growing women's wellbeing brand and build finance expertise
  • Advance your AP career in London with training, support, and mobility

About Our Client

It's a purpose-driven well being brand focused on empowering women through products and experiences that nurture physical and emotional health. The company blends quality offerings with a community-centric ethos, aiming to make self-care accessible and uplifting. Its culture prioritises growth, collaboration, and positive impact for both customers and employees.

Job Description

The key responsibilities of this Accounts Payable Specialist role will be:

  • Process supplier invoices, credit notes, and staff expenses in line with company policies.
  • Match invoices against purchase orders, delivery notes and goods receipt notes, investigating discrepancies.
  • Prepare and process weekly and monthly supplier payment runs.
  • Reconcile supplier statements and resolve any queries promptly.
  • Monitor accounts payable inbox and respond to supplier and internal queries.
  • Ensure all transactions are coded to the correct general ledger accounts.
  • Support month-end close activities, including accruals and reconciliations.
  • Perform daily bank reconciliations
  • Credit card posting and reconciliations
  • Owning and maintaining the AP ledger to ensure accurate records and ensure compliance with company policies and financial regulations.
  • Assist with ad hoc finance projects and reporting as required.
  • Support with VAT return
  • Support AR tasks such as raising sales invoices and chasing debtors
  • Working closely with the operations team to ensure inventory is reconciled between the warehouses and our stock control system Unleashed



The Successful Applicant

The successful Accounts Payable Specialist will have:

  • Previous experience in an accounts payable or finance assistant role preferred.
  • Solid understanding of accountancy principles and processes
  • Strong attention to detail with high levels of accuracy.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and work to deadlines.
  • Strong IT skills, particularly in Excel and accounting software (e.g., Xero, Approval Max, Pleo, or similar).
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • A proactive and problem-solving approach to work.



What's on Offer

The successful Accounts Payable Specialist will receive:

  • Hybrid working: 3 days in the London office per week
  • Work from anywhere for 2 weeks a year
  • 25 days holiday as well as bank holidays and your birthday off
  • Enhanced Family Leave
  • Free access to products both in office and delivered monthly
  • 30% friends and family discount
  • Dog-friendly office
  • Pension plan
  • Access to Vitality health insurance
  • Monthly team socials, lunch & learns and internal events



Contact
Molly Samson
Quote job ref
JN-122025-6908257
Phone number
+44 207 269 2197

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Accounts Payable
Sector
FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)
Location
London
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Molly Samson
Consultant phone
+44 207 269 2197
Job reference
JN-122025-6908257