Part-time AP assistant

Your new company
A fast-growing, insight-led consultancy is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Part-Time Accounts Payable Assistant to join its finance team. This role is ideal for someone with strong AP experience who thrives in a collaborative environment and enjoys working with international suppliers and complex invoices.
Your new role
The successful candidate will be confident using Sage 200 and will play a key role in maintaining the accuracy and integrity of the accounts payable function.
Key Responsibilities

• Manage the Accounts Payable inbox, prioritising and responding to supplier queries professionally and efficiently
• Process high-volume and complex invoices, ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal procedures
• Maintain supplier records and relationships, resolving payment discrepancies and ensuring timely communication
• Prepare and process weekly payment runs, ensuring correct authorisation and documentation
• Reconcile supplier statements and follow up on outstanding balances
• Collaborate with internal departments to resolve PO/invoice mismatches and support purchasing controls
• Accurately record AP transactions in Sage 200 and assist with month-end close tasks
• Support the finance team with ad-hoc duties and contribute to process improvement initiatives.

What you''ll need to succeed

• Proven experience in an Accounts Payable role, ideally within a consultancy, agency, or multi-entity environment
• Proficiency in Sage 200 is essential
• Strong understanding of invoice processing, supplier management, and payment cycles
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• High level of accuracy, organisation, and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively
• Good working knowledge of Excel and financial systems

What you''ll get in return

• 21 hours over a week, flexibility on what days (in the office Monday-Wednesday for the first couple of weeks)
• Flexible working hours and supportive team culture
• Opportunity to contribute to a growing international business
• Convenient Wandsworth location with hybrid working options
• Inclusive and respectful workplace that values individual contribution

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