Job Description:

We have a fantastic opportunity for an Accounts Payable assistant to join our client in the Media industry.

The role would suit someone fairly early in their career who wants to progress within an organisation. The company are on a growth trajectory and there is opportunity to progress and learn new skills as the company grows.

The AP Assistant will own the day-to-day Accounts Payable function, ensuring suppliers are paid accurately and on time while supporting month-end activities, maintaining strong financial controls and helping improve finance processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices through the AP workflow (Tipalti).
• Match invoices to Purchase Orders and Spend Requests.
• Resolve invoice discrepancies and obtain missing approvals.
• Maintain accurate purchase ledger records.
• Process media invoices through the billing process.
• Onboard new suppliers and maintain supplier records.
• Respond to supplier payment queries and request missing invoices.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders.
• Manage the shared Accounting inbox.
• Monitor Accounting Slack channels.
• Support mid-month and month-end payment runs.
• Complete bank reconciliations and journals.
• Support month-end close.
• Review and approve employee expense claims.
• Review corporate card transactions and ensure VAT is captured.
• Support employee reimbursement cycles.
• Support finance projects and automation initiatives.
• Assist the wider Finance team with ad hoc tasks.

About You

• Previous experience in Accounts Payable, Purchase Ledger or Finance.
• AAT Level 3/4 (or studying towards) desirable.
• Experience using NetSuite, Tipalti or similar ERP systems.
• Strong Microsoft Office, Google Workspace and Excel skills.
• Experience using Slack or similar collaboration tools.
• Good understanding of VAT and expense processing.
• Confident communicator, able to chase approvals and resolve queries
• Excellent organisation, attention to detail and communication skills.
• Proactive, collaborative and keen to improve processes.

In return the company offer an excellent benefits package and flexible working arrangements.

There is a need to be in the office in London Tues to Thurs and be UK based.