Job Description

A well-known start up FMCG in central London are looking to hire an Accounts Payable Clerk on a temporary basis for at least 3 months. Based in East London in a newly refurbished office, this role has arisen due to a team member going on long term sick. This opportunity is hybrid with 2 days working in the office each week.

This opportunity reports directly to the Group Financial Controller and Finance Manager and sits within a team of 7. You will be responsible for the entire accounts payable process and elements of the internal audit as they head into year end.

Your duties will include:

• Processing high volumes of stock and non stock invoices (150+ per week) via Xero system
• Maintaining the UK, US and Australia AP inbox
• Liaising with suppliers
• Preparing the payment runs for approval on a weekly basis for 3 entities
• Processing multi-currency payments
• Assisting with expense processing and payments
• Checking the UK VAT on payments
• Assisting with the internal audit relating to purchase ledger
• Adhoc finance tasks as required

For this opportunity, it is essential that you have working experience of stock and non-stock invoicing. You should also have clear communication skills; and be happy to have difficult conversations with suppliers to ensure internal processes are met. It is advantageous if you have worked within a FMCG or start up environment previously.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities