Accounts Payable Assistant/ Purchase Ledger Clerk

Accounts Payable Assistant/ Purchase Ledger Clerk

Location: London Lant Street, Hours: 37.5 per week (Monday–Friday, 9:30am–5:30pm or as agreed)

Reporting to : Senior Accounts Assistant

The Company :

Recorra is a leading circular economy company, providing services for recycling, data destruction, and office supplies in London and the South East. We are born environmentalists, formed by Friends of the Earth in 1988, and now operating as an Senior Accounts Assistant independent commercial organisation.

We are an ethical and fast-growing company with a team of exceptional people and are looking for someone to join us during an exciting period of change and growth. This role offers the opportunity for you to use your finance skills to make a tangible difference within a friendly, dynamic, and forward-thinking company.

Our culture is energetic, supportive, and collaborative, offering plenty of opportunities for you to contribute meaningfully and grow with us.

The Role :

Recorra is seeking a highly organised and proactive Accounts Payable Assistant to support our Finance Team with managing accounts payable, supplier transactions, and financial reporting processes. You’ll play a key role in maintaining the accuracy of our financial records, ensuring timely payments, and supporting monthly close processes.

Reporting to the Senior Accounts Assistant , you’ll be responsible for maintaining the purchase ledger, processing invoices, reconciling accounts, and assisting with expenses and credit card reviews. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to deepen their finance experience in a value-driven company with a strong ethical mission.

Responsibilities:

Accounts Payable & Ledger:

• Code and batch supplier invoices accurately and efficiently
• Process supplier payment runs (Recorra London and Recorra South East)
• Reconcile supplier accounts and investigate any discrepancies
• Ensure suppliers are paid within agreed payment terms

Inbox & Supplier Management:

• Monitor and manage the accounts payable inbox
• Respond promptly to supplier queries and maintain positive supplier relationships
• Expenses & Credit Cards:
• Review and process employee expense reports in line with company policy
• Review and process company credit card transactions

Month-End & Reporting:

• Assist with month-end procedures, ensuring completion within 4–5 working days
• Follow the internal monthly schedule to support timely and accurate reporting

General:

• Assist with inbound calls to the Accounts line as needed
• Carry out other reasonable tasks as requested by the Management Accountant

About You:

As an Accounts Payable Assistant, you will bring a keen eye for detail and strong organisational skills to the role. We’re looking for someone who thrives in a busy finance environment and is comfortable managing multiple responsibilities with accuracy and efficiency.

You’ll need to demonstrate:

Experience working within accounts payable or a similar finance role

Confidence in processing high volumes of transactions with accuracy

Strong organisational and time-management skills

A proactive, can-do attitude and willingness to support the wider finance team

Good communication skills, both written and verbal

Familiarity with Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and finance systems

Benefits:

22 days' annual leave (with additional days for length of service) plus bank holidays

Employee pension scheme

Travel season ticket loan

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Health Cash Plan

Charity volunteering opportunities and social activities

Free breakfast

Monthly massages

Dog-friendly office

Recorra:

Recorra, formerly known as Paper Round, was founded in 1988 as a small initiative under Friends of the Earth. Over the years, we have evolved into a total waste management, office supplies, secure data destruction, and sustainability organisation, serving both businesses and the public sector across London and the South-East.

From implementing closed-loop recycling to facilitating charitable donations, our commitment to ethical practices shapes every aspect of how we operate.

Our clients include large estates, facilities management firms, financial institutions, media companies, hospitality groups, and SMEs – and we pride ourselves on delivering tailored, sustainable solutions to each.

Please Note:

Candidates must have the legal right to live and work in the UK to be considered for this role.

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