Description

Morgan McKinley are supporting a PE Backed international education business in London seeking an immediately available Accounts Payable Officer to join on an ongoing interim contract. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated finance professional to join a fast-growing organisation that values innovation and service excellence.

This role is paying £150 - £200 a day doe with hybrid working available.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle the full AP cycle, including processing invoices, intercompany transactions, and employee expense claims.
• Prepare regular and ad-hoc payments via e-banking platforms, including multi-currency transactions.
• Post payment and FX clearing journals, assist with monthly closings, bank reconciliations, and AP balance sheet reconciliations.
• Manage communication with internal and external stakeholders through dedicated mailboxes and resolve invoice or payment discrepancies.
• Suggest and implement new technologies to streamline AP procedures and assist in enhancing departmental policies.
• Maintain vendor master data and provide essential support to both internal and external audit teams.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• 5+ years of experience within an Accounts Payable or Receivables function.
• Strong working experience in Excel. Proven experience with Business Central (Navision/NAV) accounting systems and e-banking platforms is essential for this role.
• Solid knowledge of accounting procedures, controls, intercompany transactions, and cash optimisation.
• Holding or studying toward an accounting qualification is preferred.
• Exceptional ability to share specialist knowledge and build sustainable relationships across regional and central teams.