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Interim Purchase Ledger Accountant

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  • Location: London
  • Salary: £34,000 - £37,000 per annum
  • Job Type:Temporary

Posted about 14 hours ago

  • Sector: finance
  • Type: hybrid
  • Contact: Edward Cardona
  • Contact Email: edward.cardona@handle.co.uk
  • Duration: 12 months
  • Start Date: ASAP
  • Expiry Date: 07 November 2025
  • Job Ref: BBBH112672

Our client, a leading global film production group, are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Accountant to join their team.

Based in the heart of London, the successful candidate will be sitting within a dynamic finance department, responsible for the following tasks:

  • Preparing payment runs and processing purchase invoices

  • Maintaining and monitoring the full creditors ledger, including creditors reconciliations

  • Managing queries from external and internal stakeholders through to resolution

  • Posting purchase ledger entries into the accounting system (e.g. invoices, payments & allocations)

  • Supporting VAT processing, including assisting with preparation of quarterly VAT return

  • Performing month end balance sheet reconciliations

  • Assisting with wider month end closing

  • Training operational teams on PO raising, SAP coding

The Requirements:

  • Minimum of 2 years accounts payable experience

  • Studying ACA/ACCA/CIMA or similar

  • Experience with SAP is preferred

  • Intermediate Excel or higher (nested functions, pivot tables)

  • Strong communication skills, with the ability to coherently interact with non-finance personnel

  • Proactive, analytical and enthusiastic

Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.