Accounts Payable Assistant in London - Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited

Your new company
You'll be joining a progressive insurance organisation renowned for its collaborative, inclusive, and ambitious culture. The business values curiosity, continuous learning, openness, and clear communication. With a strong focus on professional growth, simplifying processes, and empowering employees, this is an exciting opportunity to become part of a modern, high-performing environment that prides itself on excellence, innovation, and delivering exceptional client outcomes.

Your new role

• Support daily Accounts Payable and Treasury activities
• Review and verify employee expenses and supplier invoices
• Ensure correct coding and VAT treatment on all entries
• Reconcile expense/invoice system extracts to the general ledger.
• Raise payments and process internal cash transfers
• Assist with daily cash reporting and banking administration
• Prepare AP month-end reconciliations and adjustment journals
• Respond to supplier and internal queries promptly.
• Identify and recommend process improvements

What you'll need to succeed

• At least 1 year of Accounts Payable experience
• Strong communication skills and a professional, customer-focused manner
• High attention to detail and accuracy in data processing
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organisational and time-management skills
• Confident using Outlook, Excel
• Desirable: VAT knowledge, overseas payment experience, familiarity with Concur

What you'll get in return

• Supportive team environment with strong development opportunities
• Exposure to both AP and Treasury functions to broaden your skill set
• Opportunity to contribute to process improvements and operational efficiencies
• A culture that values collaboration, growth, and continuous learning

What you need to do now
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