Accounts Payable Clerk - Financial Services

A leading Financial Services firm based in Canary Wharf, London, is looking to on-board a high calibre Accounts-Payable Clerk on an initial 6 month contract. The contractor will act as maternity cover, but there is a strong possibility that this role will be extended beyond the duration outlined. Daily rate of pay is £150 - £220 per day.

The successful candidate will have an excellent work ethic with strong communication skills, strong stakeholder management capabilities and a track record of delivering quality Accounts-Payable, Accounts Assistant or Accounts-Clerk responsibilities within a Finance or Financial Services environment.

Key Responsibilities include:

* Delivering accurate and timely support to Finance Managers, Accountants and the Head of Financial Planning
* Maintain various multi-currency ledgers
* Improve involving procedures and readiness of bank reconciliations
* Prepare Month End journals including accruals, prepayments and expenses
* Assist Management Accountants with preparation of management accounts, and assist senior Finance staff with ad-hoc accountancy work
* Reconciliation of accounts using Excel formula such as Vlookups

Key candidate attributes include:

* General Ledger and AP knowledge
* Accountancy Qualification (qualified, part qualified, QBE)
* Accountancy and Finance experience within the financial services
* Accounts Payable, Accounts Assistant or Accounts Clerk experience
* Highly numerical
* Strong systems skills

The ideal candidate will have experience in the following sectors: Financial Services, Banking, Finance, Practise, Accountancy, Brokerage, Blue-Chip Multinationals

This is an excellent role for a candidate looking to expand their vocational experience within Accounting or Accounts Payable within the financial services. Interested candidates should forward their up to date CV and their working availability as soon as possible. Suitable candidates will be contacted directly and shortlisted as soon as possible.To find out more about Huxley Associates please visit www.huxley.com