Accounts Payable Assistant (Maternity Cover FTC)
THE TEAM
Our Finance team is the engine room of JSM, ensuring smooth operations behind the scenes of our fast-paced, high-growth business. As the company expands, so too does the demand for efficient, accurate and proactive financial support. The Accounts Payable Administrator will report directly to the Financial Controller and work alongside a close-knit team of finance professionals at our Potters Bar head office.
SCOPE OF ROLE
You will be responsible for managing and processing high volumes of supplier invoices and staff expenses, ensuring that payments are accurate, timely, and compliant with company policies. This role is critical in maintaining positive supplier relationships and supporting the wider business with robust financial control.
Your success in the role will ensure the smooth day-to-day functioning of our accounts payable processes, contributing to the team’s ability to meet reporting deadlines and maintain JSM’s strong reputation with suppliers, staff and contractors.
HOW YOU’LL SUCCEED
✔ Process all supplier invoices, credit notes, staff expenses and fuel claims accurately and in a timely manner
✔ Support implementation and roll out of new expenses system
✔ Match, batch and code invoices to appropriate cost centres and projects
✔ Prepare weekly and monthly payment runs in line with cash flow forecasts
✔ Reconcile supplier statements and resolve outstanding queries
✔ Support internal teams with purchase order and invoice queries
✔ Maintain up-to-date staff and supplier records in the finance system
✔ Ensure data integrity within our finance systems
✔ Assist with month-end and year-end processes as required
✔ Assist in the preparation of payment runs
WHAT IT TAKES
✔ Previous experience in a similar accounts payable or finance admin role
✔ Proficiency with finance systems and Microsoft Excel
✔ Excellent attention to detail and strong numerical accuracy
✔ Organised and able to manage workload in a fast-paced environment
✔ Clear and confident communicator, both internally and externally
✔ Experience with Sage (or similar ERP system) is desirable
✔ A proactive mindset and willingness to support wider team goals
WHAT WE OFFER YOU
✔ Private Pension Scheme
✔ Health cash-plan
✔ Annual Bonus
✔ Discounted Gym Scheme
✔ Generous holidays (36 days including bank holidays)
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
JSM Group Services Ltd. is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age. Our ethos is to respect and value people's differences, helping everyone achieve more at work and in their personal lives so they feel proud of the part they play in our success. We believe that all decisions about people at work should be based on the individual's abilities, skills, performance and behaviour, aligned with our business requirements. JSM operates a zero-tolerance policy towards any form of discrimination, abuse or harassment.
- Department
- Finance
- Locations
- Head Office - Potters Bar
- Employment type
- Full-time
About JSM Group
JSM Group Services Ltd. is a leading provider of integrated utility infrastructure solutions. Our combination of end-to-end technical expertise, decades of industry experience, and unlimited fresh thinking make us a trusted partner for the implementation of next-generation connectivity in energy and communications. Our focus is on building for tomorrow by delivering every day for customers right across the UK, Europe and beyond.
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