Job Description
Join our dynamic finance team as a Night Shift Accounts Payable Specialist and become the backbone of our payment operations. This critical role ensures seamless vendor payments, maintains accurate financial records, and optimizes cash flow during overnight hours. You'll work in a modern, collaborative environment with cutting-edge accounting software while enjoying competitive compensation and career advancement opportunities. Perfect for detail-oriented professionals seeking a non-traditional schedule in London's thriving financial sector.
Responsibilities
- Process high-volume invoices and payment runs with 99.9% accuracy
- Reconcile vendor statements and resolve payment discrepancies proactively
- Collaborate with international teams across time zones during night shifts
- Maintain robust audit trails and financial documentation
- Optimize payment processing workflows using SAP and Oracle systems
- Support month-end closing procedures during overnight hours
- Adhere to strict SOX compliance and internal controls
Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years' accounts payable experience in a corporate environment
- Expertise in SAP, Oracle, or equivalent ERP systems
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (VLOOKUP, PivotTables, macros)
- Strong understanding of UK GAAP and payment processing regulations
- Exceptional attention to detail and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to work independently during night shifts (10 PM - 6 AM)
- Professional accounting qualification (ACCA/CIMA/CIPFA) preferred