Accounts Payable Assistant

A leading real estate investment manager is seeking a highly skilled Accounts Payable Assistant to join their Corporate Finance Team in London. This is an exceptional opportunity for someone with substantial accounts payable experience who thrives in a supportive, inclusive environment and values professional growth. The organisation manages over €15 billion in assets across the UK and Europe, offering exposure to a diverse range of property types and investment strategies. You will be part of a knowledgeable team that is committed to nurturing talent, providing generous pension contributions, health and wellness benefits, and ongoing training opportunities. With a strong focus on collaboration and interpersonal connection, this role offers flexible working options and the chance to participate in team-building events, volunteering initiatives, and community engagement activities. If you are looking for a position where your expertise will be valued and your career can flourish within a culture of diversity and inclusion, this is the perfect next step. * Join a well-established finance team at a respected real estate investment manager with offices across Europe, offering you the chance to work alongside experienced professionals in a truly international setting. * Enjoy comprehensive benefits including private pension schemes, access to mental health support services, regular team outings such as annual ski trips, and company-sponsored social events that foster genuine camaraderie. * Benefit from continuous professional development support, flexible working opportunities, and active encouragement to participate in volunteering and community engagement projects that make a positive impact beyond the workplace.

What You'll Do
As an Accounts Payable Assistant, you will play an integral role in ensuring the smooth operation of the finance function within a busy corporate environment. Your day-to-day responsibilities will centre around processing supplier invoices, reconciling statements, preparing payment runs, reviewing staff expenses, maintaining ledgers, supporting month-end procedures, liaising with internal teams, ensuring regulatory compliance, assisting audits, contributing to system improvements, and participating in ad hoc projects. Success in this role requires meticulous attention to detail, excellent organisational skills, strong communication abilities, and a collaborative approach. You will be relied upon for your dependability in managing high-volume workloads while fostering positive relationships both internally and externally. Your commitment to accuracy will help maintain robust financial controls while your enthusiasm for teamwork will contribute positively to the overall culture.

What You'll Bring
To excel as an Accounts Payable Assistant within this organisation, you will bring extensive hands-on experience gained over several years in accounts payable roles. Your proven track record of accuracy under pressure will be complemented by your ability to manage competing priorities efficiently. You possess strong interpersonal skills that allow you to connect easily with colleagues across departments as well as external partners. Your technical proficiency spans key accounting software platforms along with advanced Excel capabilities. A thorough understanding of VAT regulations ensures you operate compliantly at all times. While formal qualifications such as AAT are welcomed, your commitment to personal development is equally important. Above all else, your dependable nature makes you an invaluable member of any team, someone who supports others generously while striving for excellence every day.

• 5–10 years' proven experience in an Accounts Payable role within a busy finance environment where reliability was essential.
• Exceptional attention to detail demonstrated through consistent accuracy in high-volume transaction processing.
• Solid understanding of double entry bookkeeping principles coupled with an interest in accountancy best practices.
• Diligent time management skills enabling you to organise workload effectively while meeting deadlines without compromising quality.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel as well as accounting software such as SAP or Sage (or similar platforms), allowing you to navigate systems confidently.
• Excellent communication skills that enable you to build trusting relationships with suppliers and internal teams alike.
• Knowledge of VAT regulations and expense policies ensuring compliance across all relevant processes.
• Experience using SAP Concur is desirable but not mandatory; willingness to learn new systems is appreciated.
• AAT qualification is desirable but not essential; commitment to ongoing learning is highly valued.

What's Next
If you are ready for your next challenge within a supportive finance team where your expertise will be recognised and nurtured—apply now

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