Part-Time Accounts Payable Assistant

Recruiter
Vitae Financial Recruitment Limited
Location
Middlesex
Salary
£15.13 per hour
Contract
Permanent
Work pattern
Part Time
First listed by Ontap
10 September 2026
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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.

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