ACCOUNTS PAYABLE OFFICER

We’re thrilled to share that Venn Group are partnering with a prestigious London Independent School to find a dynamic Accounts Payable Officer for a permanent role.

This exciting opportunity involves playing a key role in the bustling finance department, where you’ll handle high-volume tasks and contribute to the overall financial health of the institution.

If you’re ready to make a significant impact, we want to hear from you!

Salary: £29,000 - £32,000 per annum

Working Hours: Full-time, 52 weeks per year, 37.5 hours per week (with condensed hours during school holidays)

Location: North London,  Initially 100% onsite, with the potential to transition to a hybrid model after successfully completing the probation period

Job responsibilities include:

• Processing invoices and gaining invoice approval
• Processing bank runs
• Being responsible for bank reconciliations
• Reconciling supplier accounts
• Aiding purchasing responsibilities within the School
• Liaising with the wider School’s professional and academic staff with regards to orders and chasing pay approvals
• Matching invoices and processing credit notes
• Assisting with procure to pay implementation
• Dealing with procure to pay queries from wider staff
• Managing double-entry bookkeeping
• Handling accruals and prepayments
• Using Excel to investigate and manipulate financial data

Person specification:

• A pro-active and motivated individual
• Excellent communication skills written and verbal
• Proven experience within a high volume Accounts Payable team
• AAT qualification, accountancy degree or part-qualified accountant (Desirable)
• Knowledge of the finance system Sage (Desirable)

Benefits include, but not limited to:

• Free school meals onsite during term time
• Staff discounts and fee membership to leisure centre
• 33 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)

This is a fast moving role and will be actively shortlisted so early applications are encouraged.

Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.