About this role
Accounts Payable – West London
We are working with an established commodities trading business in West London that is looking for an experienced Accounts Payable professional to join its finance team.
Location: West London
Working arrangement: 5 days per week in the office
Duration: Ongoing opportunity
Start: ASAP
This is a hands-on position suited to someone with a solid understanding of Accounts Payable who can hit the ground running, work independently and manage their responsibilities in a busy commercial environment.
Previous experience in commodities trading or financial services is not necessary. We are more interested in candidates who have developed a strong grounding in Accounts Payable, ideally within a well-established business with a structured finance function.
Key Responsibilities
Process supplier invoices, ensuring accurate coding, approvals and timely payment.Maintain purchase ledger records, investigating and resolving discrepancies.Prepare and assist with regular supplier payment runs.Reconcile supplier statements and resolve outstanding balances and queries.Liaise with suppliers and internal departments to ensure payments and invoices are processed efficiently.Assist with month-end procedures, reconciliations and reporting.Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation.Identify and resolve issues We are particularly interested in candidates who have worked within established commercial organisations and are accustomed to working in a busy finance environment where accuracy, efficiency and good financial controls ensuring deadlines are met.
Provide additional support to the wider finance team as required. Experience Required
Proven experience in an Accounts Payable or Purchase Ledger role.A thorough understanding of the full Accounts Payable process, beyond simply processing invoices.Practical experience of reconciliations, payment runs and resolving discrepancies.Good Excel skills and familiarity with established accounting systems.Strong attention to detail, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.Confident communicating with suppliers and internal stakeholders.A proactive, organised and dependable approach, with the ability to work independently and use initiative. important. This is a fully office-based position in West London, requiring attendance five days per week.