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Job Descrption

A well-known government institution is seeking a highly motivated Accounts Payable Assistant to join their dynamic team in their London Office on a permanent basis. In this role, you'll play a vital role in taking responsibility for the AP process for the overseas entities.

Key Responsibilities
• Process supplier invoices, expenses and credit notes in a timely and accurate manner
• Update invoice tracker for Overseas companies
• Maintain meticulous records for all accounts payable transactions.
• Ensure adherence to all government financial regulations and internal control procedures.
• Calculate withholding tax (WHT) on invoices
• Supplier account reconciliations - reconcile vendor statements and resolve any discrepancies or issues.
• Weekly payment runs, ensuring payments are loaded into the online banking portals
• Supplier account reconciliations - reconcile vendor statements and resolve any discrepancies or issues.
• Book payments made outside of payment run - tax payments... salaries, FX payments for subs, intercompany advisory fees

Personal Specifications/qualifications
• Proven experience in Accounts Payable
• Strong knowledge of Accounts Payable principles and procedures
• Proficiency in using accounting software and Microsoft Excel
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to accurately process large volumes of queries
• Strong organisational and time management skills to meet deadlines
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, to interact with suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
• Strong working knowledge of debits, credits, and general book-keeping
• Working experience or knowledge of WHT
• Multi-Currency and multi-business unit exposure
• AAT qualified as a minimum

The successful candidate will need to develop successful working relationships with finance and non-finance colleagues across the company's overseas network.

This is a hybrid position with 2 days in the London office as well as a generous holiday package of 27 days + bank holiday, so if interested, please apply below

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