Accounts Payable - £12 - £14 per hour Retail Company based in Central London

My client, a UK based Retail company based in Central London is looking for a accounts payable clerk to join their busy team. The role is temporary for a minimum of 6 months. Please contact me as soon as possible to be considered.

To process invoices within defined procedures.
To assist with the administration of Purchase Orders.
Post supplier invoices to Creditors ledger.
Check supplier invoice against purchase orders, chase/resolve discrepancies.
Process credit card statements (coding, posting & reconciling).
Process staff expense claim forms.
Check each expense claim (correctly completed, detail provided, receipts attached, etc).
Obtain payment authorisation for employee expenses claim form.
Open, sort and distribute departmental post.
Make copies of Fixed Assets and Prepayment invoices each month.
Deal with invoice queries from suppliers as required.
Ensuring that invoices have been appropriately coded and authorised.
Regular review and resolution of invoices held for query.
Reconcile statements received from suppliers and trace any differences noted.
Assist with month end procedures.
To respond to any correspondence, queries or enquiries.
Answering incoming calls and assist as necessary.
Escalate queries where necessary.
Building and maintaining good relationships with suppliers.
Assisting colleagues in the Finance Department with end of month and year end procedures and reports.
Ensuring data integrity and completeness and appropriate allocation.
To maintain files within area of responsibility.
Any other ad-hoc duties that may be required from time to time.

 Minimum 2 years experience of working within a finance department
• Must have experience in purchase ledger
• Strong Excel skills and basic word
• Strong written and verbal communicator
• Highly accurate
• Strong sense of ownership and responsibility
• Adaptable and flexible
• Ability to work to deadlines
• Good telephone manner, must be confident