Accounts Payable Assistant

Sedex – City Of London, England, United Kingdom

Sedex is a trusted partner for over 95,000 businesses worldwide, helping them create socially and environmentally sustainable supply chains. Through our platform’s powerful data insights and expert guidance, we simplify the management, assessment, and reporting of sustainability performance.

Vision:
To be a leader in making global supply chains more socially and environmentally sustainable.
Mission:
To provide data‑driven insights, accessible tools, and exceptional services that support businesses in improving environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance and outcomes.

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Assistant to assist in the invoice processing and support the day‑to‑day running of the AP department.

We are seeking a motivated and detail‑oriented individual to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a background in accounting or a recent graduate eager to gain their first hands‑on experience in the field.

• Accounts Payable Management:
  Maintain international accounts payable ledger and related reporting.
• Finance inbox:
  Management of supplier queries and Finance inbox.
• Process invoice:
  Create purchase orders, process purchase invoices, review and process any credit notes received.
• Navan Platform Management:
  Review new user, process expenses and review flagged transactions.
• Bank Reconciliations:
  Perform weekly and monthly bank reconciliations and maintain aged creditors.
• Payment Processing: BACS/supplier payments in fortnightly pay runs, allocate payments, post cash entries and match payments.
• Stakeholder
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Liaise with suppliers and internal team to resolve account and payment issues.
• Reporting Support:
  Assist with month‑end reporting and provide data for the year‑end audit.
• System & Compliance Support:
  Support system upgrades, vendor documentation, and ensure supplier data accuracy.

• Foundational experience:
  Ideally, at least one year of experience in an accounts or finance department. Recent graduates are also welcome.
• Strong communication skills:
  Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with both internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Excellent administrative and organisational skills:
  Capable of managing multiple tasks and prioritising effectively in a fast‑paced environment.
• Proactive and self‑motivated: A self‑starter who takes initiative and thrives in a dynamic team setting.
• Adaptability:
  Comfortable working in an evolving environment where responsibilities may shift based on team needs.
• Attention to detail:
  High level of accuracy in data entry, record‑keeping, and financial documentation.
• Technical proficiency:
  Confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel (e.g., formulas, data sorting, pivot tables).
• Independence with support‑seeking mindset:
  Able to work independently while recognising when to seek guidance or clarification.

• Respect Each Other: A foundation of mutual respect essential to creating a positive and inclusive environment.
• Customer‑Driven:
  Passionate about delivering exceptional value to our customers. By listening to their needs, understanding their challenges, and continuously adapting our solutions, we aim to empower them to achieve their sustainability goals and drive positive change in their supply chains.
• Thinking Creatively:
  Innovation is at the heart of our work. We encourage creative problem‑solving and embrace new ideas that challenge the status quo.
• Take Ownership:
  Empowering our team members to take responsibility for their actions and outcomes; everyone is encouraged to own their work, make decisions with confidence, and contribute proactively to the success of the team and the business.
• Deliver Results:
  Results‑oriented and committed to delivering tangible, impactful outcomes for our customers, our business, and society at large.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Contract
• Job function:
  Accounting/Auditing and Finance
• Industries:
  Accounting