Accounts payable

Overview

In this role you join a private equity finance team in London to own payments and banking processes and support treasury, fund transactions and dividends. You will contribute to automation and finance process improvements while collaborating with internal teams, banks and external providers. The role focuses on accurate processing, controls, and timely financial reporting to underpin fund activity. You will work with NetSuite and Excel to manage payment runs and reconciliations, delivering reliable cash management.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase invoices and fund transactions from receipt to payment
• Prepare and own weekly payment runs using NetSuite
• Complete weekly bank reconciliations and post cash journals
• Manage bank account administration (openings/closures, signatories, KYC)
• Prepare director fee, group relief and ad hoc invoices, track payments and follow up on outstanding items
• Support dividend payment documentation with qualified accountants
• Liaise with finance managers and third-party providers regarding project distributions
• Support Payment Practices Reporting and maintain process documentation
• Contribute to finance change projects and identify opportunities for automation and efficiency

Key requirements

• Previous accounts payable and bank account management experience
• Experience managing payment runs, bank reconciliations and cash journals
• ERP experience, ideally NetSuite
• Confident Excel skills and strong attention to detail
• Excellent organisation with competing priorities and reporting deadlines
• Strong communication skills and confidence working with internal teams, banks and external service providers
• A proactive approach to improving processes and maintaining robust financial controls

• attention to detail
• strong communication
• organisational skills
• NetSuite
• Excel
• bank reconciliations

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