Full job descriptionAccounts Payable Assistant
North London | £16.96 per hour | Temporary Contract | Immediate Start

Vitae Financial Recruitment is working with an education trust in North London to recruit an Accounts Payable Assistant to join its finance team on a temporary basis.

This is a great opportunity for someone with hands-on accounts payable experience who has previously used PS Financials (now IRIS Financials) and can hit the ground running in a busy finance environment.

The Role

Working within the finance team, you will support the day-to-day purchase ledger function, ensuring invoices are processed accurately and efficiently and supplier accounts are maintained.

Key responsibilities will include:

- Processing supplier invoices and matching them to purchase orders.
- Checking invoices for accuracy, authorisation and correct coding.
- Reconciling supplier statements and investigating discrepancies.
- Responding to supplier queries and resolving invoice issues.
- Supporting payment runs and maintaining accurate financial records.
- Assisting the wider finance team with general finance administration as required.

About You
To be considered, you must have previous experience using PS Financials / IRIS Financials, alongside a solid understanding of accounts payable processes.

You will also have:
- Previous experience in a purchase ledger or accounts payable role.
- Good attention to detail and a methodical approach to processing financial information.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage a busy workload.
- Good communication skills when dealing with suppliers and colleagues.
- The ability to work independently and contribute positively to a small finance team.
- Experience working within a school, education setting or Multi-Academy Trust would be advantageous.

The Details
- Location: North London, Edmonton
- Hours: 36 hours per week, Monday to Friday
- Pay: £15.13 per hour plus £1.83 rolled-up holiday pay (£16.96 per hour in total)
- Contract: Temporary until Christmas, with the potential for a longer-term or permanent opportunity
- Working arrangement: Fully office-based, with free parking
- Start date: Immediate

Please note that any permanent opportunity is expected to be full-time, term-time only, with school holiday periods unpaid.

If you have experience using PS Financials / IRIS Financials and are available to start immediately, we would be keen to hear from you.

Vitae Financial Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.