Bookkeeper / Accounts Payable Associate

• Process supplier invoices end to end, including verification, approvals, general ledger coding and posting
• Prepare and process payment runs, including multi-currency payments
• Maintain the purchase ledger and produce aged creditors reporting for the Finance Manager
• Reconcile supplier statements and investigate and resolve discrepancies
• Manage the accounts payable inbox and supplier queries
• Perform regular bank reconciliations across multiple accounts and currencies
• Process employee expense claims and corporate card reconciliations against company policy
• Keep accounting records, filing and documentation complete, orderly and audit-ready
• Identify and suggest improvements to finance processes and controls
• Assist the current Accounts Payable Associate and act as a point of contact for suppliers and colleagues submitting expenses

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a closely related discipline encouraged; recent graduates may apply
• Candidates with a bachelor's degree in an unrelated discipline may be considered with experience in a bookkeeping or accounting role
• Prior professional experience is not required for candidates with a relevant bachelor's degree
• Experience working in a bookkeeping or accounting role is desirable but not essential
• Experience within financial services, professional services or another regulated industry is desirable
• Exposure to multi-currency transactions and international suppliers is desirable
• Experience using accounting software is desirable
• Confident with Microsoft Excel, including lookups and pivot tables
• Comfortable with accounting software and/or able to learn new systems and processes quickly
• Ability to manage a high volume of transactions and consistently meet month-end deadlines
• Clear, professional written and verbal communication
• Discretion and sound judgement when handling confidential financial information

Core Competencies

Demonstrates proficiency in processing supplier invoices, managing accounts payable, and performing bank reconciliations while maintaining accurate financial records. Capable of handling multi-currency transactions and communicating effectively with suppliers and colleagues.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Accounts Payable Management
• Multi-Currency Transactions
• Microsoft Excel Proficiency
• Financial Record Keeping
• Communication Skills

Hard Skills

• Invoice Processing
• Payment Runs
• General Ledger Coding
• Bank Reconciliation
• Expense Claims Processing
• Aged Creditors Reporting
• Accounting Software Proficiency
• Transaction Management
• Financial Process Improvement
• Documentation Management

Soft Skills

• Clear Communication
• Discretion
• Sound Judgement

Certifications & Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
• Bachelor's Degree in Finance

Industry Keywords

• Financial Services
• Professional Services
• Regulated Industry
• Bookkeeping
• Accounting

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