Accounts Payable Assistant - London, United Kingdom - The Green Recruitment Company

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Posted 25 August 2023

Salary Competitive Salary (DOE)

LocationLondon

Job type Permanent

DisciplineRenewable Energy & Infrastructure, Energy, ESG & Green Tech Finance

ReferenceSMALI-2AUG23

Contact NameSamantha Ma


The Green Recruitment Company are delighted to have partnered with a global renewable energy investment management firm focused on fighting climate change by building a net-zero energy company that will power tomorrow and protect the planet for future generations.

The business seeks an Accounts Payable / Accounts Receivable Assistant to join their team in
London. The role will suit someone that is a qualified finance professional with a strong understanding of accounting principles.


Responsibilities:


  • Compiling a weekly payment batch for approval and processing.
  • Reconciling bank accounts on a weekly basis for both GBP and foreign currency transactions.
  • Timely and accurate data entry of purchase invoices into the accounting system.
  • Obtaining necessary authorization for purchase invoices.
  • Reporting discrepancies or problems in invoices to the Controller/Treasurer for resolution.
  • Organizing and maintaining files for purchase invoices, bank statements, sales invoices, and VAT returns, and assisting with audit requests.
  • If accounts payable (AP) is outsourced, sharing AP and accounts receivable (AR) invoices with the service provider regularly.
  • Ensuring completion of monthend tasks by the third working day of the following month.
  • Monitoring aged debtors, escalating overdue payments, and ensuring accurate and timely creation/posting of sales invoices.

Qualifications:


  • Bachelors degree is required. A degree in Finance or equivalent is preferred.
  • High proficiency in Microsoft Excel
  • Relevant experience in an AP team and knowledge on accounting principles
  • Exposure within the renewable energy sector is beneficial but not essential
  • Fluency in a European language is a bonus
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