Part-Time Accounts Payable Assistant

Job description

Job Description

Part-Time Accounts Payable Assistant

Edmonton, North London | £15.13 per hour PAYE | 15 hours per week

Vitae Financial Recruitment are working with an established education organisation who are looking to recruit a Part-Time Accounts Payable Assistant to join their finance team on an initial 3-month basis.

The role is office-based, 2 days per week, with flexibility around the working hours. Ideally, one of the working days will be a Friday, alongside one other day.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced AP professional who enjoys working in a close-knit finance team and is looking for a part-time opportunity. There is also genuine potential for the role to become permanent and increase in hours/days for the right person.

The role:

• Processing invoices and supporting the Accounts Payable function
• Working with purchase orders and ensuring invoices are correctly matched
• Resolving invoice and payment queries and following issues through to resolution
• Using finance/AP systems to maintain accurate records
• Liaising with internal colleagues and suppliers where required
• Supporting the wider finance team as needed
• Potential to become involved in Sales Ledger and credit control as the role develops

We're looking for:

• Previous Accounts Payable experience
• Experience using an AP/finance system
• Knowledge of purchase order processes
• Experience using PS Financials would be highly advantageous
• Strong communication skills and a proactive approach
• Someone who can follow up outstanding issues independently and use their initiative
• Previous experience within schools, education or a Multi-Academy Trust would be advantageous
• DBS checked / able to meet the required DBS criteria

Hours & Location:

• 15 hours per week over 2 days
• Ideally Friday + one other weekday
• Flexible start/finish times, e.g. 8am-4pm or 9am-5pm
• 100% office-based
• Free Parking

Rate: £15.13 per hour PAYE (circa £29,500 FTE equivalent)

Duration: Initial 3 months, with the intention of securing the right person on a permanent basis with the potential for increased hours.

If you have solid AP experience and are looking for a part-time role where you can make a genuine contribution to a small finance team, we'd be keen to hear from you.

Vitae Financial Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

09-09-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English