Full job descriptionWe are seeking an organised, detail-oriented Accounts Payable Clerk to join an established wealth management business. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with at least two years’ accounts payable experience gained within the financial services sector.
Key Responsibilities
*Process and review supplier invoices, ensuring accuracy and appropriate authorisation.
*Match invoices against purchase orders and supporting documentation.
*Manage supplier accounts and resolve invoice and payment queries.
*Prepare and process supplier payment runs in accordance with agreed deadlines.
*Reconcile supplier statements and investigate discrepancies.
*Maintain accurate accounts payable records and ensure invoices are correctly coded.
*Monitor outstanding invoices and manage payment schedules.
*Liaise with internal departments, finance colleagues and external suppliers.
*Assist with month-end procedures, including accounts payable reconciliations.
*Ensure compliance with internal financial controls, policies and procedures.
*Support audit requests by providing relevant invoices, payment records and supporting documentation.
Essential Skills & Experience
*Minimum of 2 years’ experience in an Accounts Payable or Purchase Ledger position.
*Previous financial services experience is essential.
*Experience working within a wealth management, asset management, investment management, private banking or banking environment is highly desirable.
*Good understanding of accounts payable processes and invoice management.
*Strong attention to detail and a high level of numerical accuracy.
*Experience using accounting systems and Microsoft Excel.
*Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
*Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships.
*A proactive approach to problem-solving and resolving supplier queries.
*Understanding of confidentiality and the importance of handling sensitive financial information.
Personal Attributes
*Highly organised and methodical.
*Reliable, professional and conscientious.
*Strong work ethic and a willingness to learn.
*Comfortable working within a regulated financial services environment.
*Able to work independently as well as part of a wider finance team.
*Takes ownership of responsibilities and follows tasks through to completion.
The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will be an Accounts Payable Clerk with at least two years’ experience in financial services, ideally within a wealth management or investment management business. They will have a good understanding of purchase ledger processes, excellent attention to detail and the ability to work accurately in a professional, deadline-driven environment