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Accounts Payable Lead

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Accounts Payable Lead
Location: London (Hybrid)
Salary: Up to £40,000 DOE
The Opportunity
Absolute Recruit are partnered with our client, a growing agency who are looking to hire an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist into their finance team.
This is a hands-on role with full ownership of the purchase ledger, sitting in a collaborative and fast-paced environment. You’ll play a key part in ensuring the smooth running of day-to-day finance operations, while building strong relationships both internally and with suppliers.
The Role
Reporting into senior finance, you’ll take ownership of the Accounts Payable function, with responsibilities including:
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- End-to-end management of the purchase ledger
- Processing invoices, matching to purchase orders and resolving discrepancies
- Supplier statement reconciliations and query resolution
- Managing supplier relationships and acting as a key point of contact
- Preparing and processing payment runs, including ad-hoc payments
- Monitoring aged creditors and supporting cash flow management
- Supporting month-end close (reconciliations, accruals, credit cards)
- Ensuring compliance with VAT, HMRC requirements and internal controls
- Supporting audit processes where required


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About You
- Previous experience in an Accounts Payable role within a UK finance environment
- Strong understanding of VAT and compliance requirements
- High attention to detail with a proactive approach
- Able to manage multiple deadlines and work independently
- Strong Excel skills
- Confident communicator with a collaborative mindset
What’s On Offer
- Salary up to £40,000
- Bonus scheme
- Enhanced company sick pay
- Access to a range of discounts and perks
- Ongoing development opportunities
If this looks of interest, or you’d like to hear more about the business, feel free to get in touch.
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