Position:
Senior Accounts Payable & Receivable Specialist (6-month fixed-term contract)
Company:
Improbable
Location:
United Kingdom, London
Employment type:
Full time
Short Summary:
We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Senior Accounts Payable & Receivable Specialist to join our Finance team, on an initial 6-month fixed-term contract, with the opportunity to transition into a permanent role. You will take ownership of core Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes while supporting month-end close and driving operational excellence.
Responsibilities:
- Own the end-to-end Accounts Payable process, including finance mailbox management, invoice processing, bank reconciliations, and payment runs.
- Ensure invoices are accurately coded, approved, and processed in line with company policies.
- Partner with Procurement, budget holders, suppliers, and other stakeholders to resolve queries and maintain efficient payment processes.
- Manage corporate card and employee expense processes, including Spendesk and Expensify administration.
- Own day-to-day Accounts Receivable operations, including customer invoicing and maintenance of AR trackers.
- Prepare and review aged debtor reports and proactively follow up on overdue balances.
- Support month-end and year-end close through AP and AR ledger reconciliations.
Requirement:
- 5+ years' experience in a hands-on Finance Operations role with responsibility for both Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.
- A solid understanding of core accounting principles and double-entry bookkeeping.
- Excellent attention to detail and strong Excel and Google Sheets skills.
- Comfortable embracing AI and automation tools to improve work processes.
- A proactive problem solver with a collaborative approach.
- Experience with NetSuite (or a similar ERP) and finance tools such as Spendesk, Expensify, or equivalent is advantageous.
Benefits:
- Opportunity to transition into a permanent role.
- Engage in a transformative finance function with AI-driven automation.
- Work in a fast-paced environment with evolving priorities.