This individual has seven years’ experience across Accounts Payable and wider finance functions within both legal and financial services environments. They have developed strong expertise in invoice processing, payment runs, expense management, supplier relations, and financial administration while working with high-volume transactional workloads. Driven, organised, and goal-oriented, they are seeking an opportunity that offers greater responsibility and career progression within finance.

Exposure includes:

  • High-volume Accounts Payable processing within legal and financial services organisations.
  • Processing 250+ invoices per week using automated finance systems.
  • Managing supplier invoices, statement reconciliations, and payment queries.
  • Coordinating daily and bi-weekly payment runs across multiple entities and clients.
  • Processing employee expenses and ensuring compliance with company policies.
  • Supporting month-end finance activities and reporting requirements.
  • Working with multiple currencies including GBP, EUR, USD, INR, and ZAR.
  • Monitoring shared finance inboxes and resolving AP-related queries.
  • Assisting Credit Control and Management Accounts teams during peak periods and month-end close.
  • Supporting process improvement and automation initiatives to improve efficiency and reduce errors.
  • Maintaining strong stakeholder relationships across finance and operational teams.
  • Working within deadline-driven environments requiring high levels of accuracy and attention to detail.

Software knowledge:  Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook), Elite 3E, Emburse Enterprise, Chrome River, Xero, Financial Reporting & Payment Processing Systems

Qualifications:  AAT Level 3

Location: Hampshire

Notice period:  Immediately available

Candidate ref: 92078

 

To discuss this candidate or request a full CV, please contact:

Sarah Arnold – 01252 718777

Sarah.Arnold@howett-thorpe.co.uk