Role
* Process payment requests following financial policies and procedures.
* Set up and update supplier accounts in the accounting system.
* Verify payment requests with appropriate documentation and approvals.
* Conduct payment runs accurately and efficiently.
* Generate journals for multi-currency payments and cheques.
* Process direct debit/standing order transactions.
* Reconcile the aged creditors control account.
* Code general invoices as needed.
* Prepare prepayment, accrual, and correction journals.
* Prepare exception reports for payment queries.
Responsibilities
* Support the finance team in achieving objectives and goals.
* Ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
* Handle queries and requests professionally and timely.
* Meet month-end deadlines with accurate task completion.
* File and archive financial records efficiently.
* Assist the financial accounting team during audits.
* Identify and mitigate potential risks and issues.
* Contribute to continuous improvement in Finance processes
* Process staff travel advances and claims with proper documentation and approvals.
* Manage outstanding claims and balances in staff ledgers.
* Liaise with travel-related suppliers to ensure service delivery.
* Arrange prompt settlement of travel-related invoices and claims.
* Support the Travel Manager in delivering travel services and managing travel policies.
Essential Skills
* Bookkeeping/Accounts Payable Experience: At least 3 years of experience in bookkeeping or accounts payable.
* IT Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office products and experience with computerised accounting and electronic banking.
* Interpersonal and Communication Skills: Ability to communicate effectively and work well with others.
* Expense Processing: Experience in processing travel and non-travel expense claims.
* Double Entry Accounting: Understanding of double entry accounting principles.
Desirable Skills
* Corporate Credit Card Processing: Experience in processing monthly corporate credit cards and reconciliations.
* Procure-to-Pay (P2P) Process: Familiarity with the P2P process.


LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds.

Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.