301 General Accounting jobs in the United Kingdom

At Gallagher, we help clients face risk with confidence because we believe that when businesses are protected, they’re free to grow, lead, and innovate.

You’ll be backed by our digital ecosystem: a client-centric suite of consulting tools making it easier for you to meet your clients where they want to be met. Advanced data and analytics providing a comprehensive overview of the risk landscape is at your fingertips.

Here, you’re not just improving clients' risk profiles, you’re building trust. You’ll find a culture grounded in teamwork, guided by integrity, and fueled by a shared commitment to do the right thing. We value curiosity, celebrate new ideas, and empower you to take ownership of your career while making a meaningful impact for the businesses we serve.

If you’re ready to bring your unique perspective to a place where your work truly matters; think of Gallagher.

We are seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Aassistant to join our centralised Accounts Payable team in Glasgow, supporting our UK operations. As part of a collaborative team, you’ll process supplier invoices and credit notes, reconcile statements, and maintain the company’s authorisation structure, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

• Processing supplier invoices/credit notes and preparation of supplier and staff expenses payment runs (multi currency)
• Monitoring creditors report to ensure suppliers are paid in a timely manner
• Assist with maintaining the UK Authorisation Structure
• Ensuring compliance to company's internal control guidelines, e.g. authorisation, completeness, accuracy, validity
• Liaising with various departments / branch administrators to resolve invoicing issues which includes discussing solutions and proposing process improvements
• Supplier statement reconciliations
• Respond to emails sent to Accounts Payable group mailbox within 24 hours
• Liaise with offshore team in India who complete accounts payable tasks and provide guidance when required;
• Analysing and preparing commentary on various suites of data.
• Responsible for accurate identification of direct debit customers via reports and bank statements ensuring payments are matched to the supplier invoices.
• Communication with other finance departments.
• Assist with supplier communications – produce letters and actively monitor/follow up.

• Experience gainied within a  fast-paced Accounts Payable role
• Competent IT skills (Excel minimum); JD Edwards and Concur experience beneficial
• Skilled in prioritisation, multi-tasking, and meeting deadlines
• Proactive, detail-oriented, adaptable, with strong communication skills.
• Eligible to work in the UK

On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits.

Below are the minimum core benefits you’ll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve:

• Minimum of 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, and the option to ‘buy’ extra days
• Defined contribution pension scheme, which Gallagher will also contribute to
• Life insurance, which will pay 4x your basic annual salary, which you can top-up to 10x
• Income protection, we’ll cover up to 50% of your annual income, with options to top up
• Health cash plan or Private medical insurance

Other benefits include:

• Three fully paid volunteering days per year
• Employee Stock Purchase plan, offering company shares at a discount
• Share incentive plan, HMRC approved, tax effective, stock purchase plan
• Critical illness cover
• Discounted gym membership, with over 3,000 gyms nationally
• Season ticket loan
• Access to a discounted voucher portal to save money on your weekly shop or next big purchase
• Emergency back-up family care
• And many more…

We value inclusion and diversity

Inclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business, and it’s embedded into the fabric of our organisation. For more than 95 years, Gallagher has led with a commitment to sustainability and to support the communities where we live and work.

Gallagher embraces our employees’ diverse identities, experiences and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities. We see inclusion as a conscious commitment and diversity as a vital strength. By embracing diversity in all its forms, we live out The Gallagher Way to its fullest.

Gallagher is Disability Confident Committed. We have pledged to make sure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible, in addition to supporting our existing employees with any long-term health conditions or disabilities.

We understand that applicants may have disabilities, if you do, you may find some parts of the recruitment process more challenging than others. Don’t worry, we’re here to help, however, we can only do this if you let us know.

Should you require reasonable adjustments to your application, please get in touch with . If you’d prefer to speak on the phone, please request a call back, leaving details, so we get in touch.

Our employing entity, Arthur J. Gallagher Services (UK) Limited, is proud to be accredited as a Living Wage employer with the Living Wage Foundation. We are committed to diversity and opportunity for all and are opposed to any form of less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender or gender identity, marital status, civil partnership status, parental status, race, ethnicity, colour, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, religion/ belief, age and those with caring responsibilities.

Gallagher believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination by its managers, employees, vendors or customers based on race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy status), sexual orientation, gender identity (which includes transgender and other gender non-conforming individuals), gender expression, hair expression, marital status, parental status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected (herein referred to as “protected characteristics”) by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Equal employment opportunity will be extended in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, layoff, and termination. In addition, Gallagher will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified person with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

• End-to-end management of purchase invoices including capture, approval, and payment.
• Resolve supplier queries and disputes through effective communication and collaboration.
• Reconcile supplier statements and maintain well-organized financial records.
• Provide ad-hoc support to finance team activities, including audit preparation, resolving debit balances, and other tasks as needed.
• Manage all aspects of employee expense and company credit card processes.
• Process and review submitted expenses to ensure alignment with internal policies and relevant tax guidelines.
• Generate weekly and monthly status reports for senior management; follow up with stakeholders on overdue submissions.
• Administer company credit card accounts, including onboarding and offboarding cardholders.
• Provide user support for the expenses management application.

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with internal and external stakeholders.
• High attention to detail and commitment to following policies and regulations.
• Experience with finance systems.
• Ability to manage and prioritise tasks under pressure while meeting deadlines.
• Solid numerical and analytical skills.
• A team player who acts with integrity and professionalism.

• Review, verify, and process vendor invoices and expense reports.
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve any discrepancies or issues.
• Ensure all invoices are properly coded, approved, and entered into the accounting system.
• Assist with month-end closing and reporting processes.

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with internal and external stakeholders.
• High attention to detail and commitment to following policies and regulations.
• 2+ years of experience in Accounts Payable or a similar role.
• Strong Excel skills and attention to detail.

Title: Accounts Payable Specialist

Location: London

Salary: Competitive

Hybrid: 3 days in office/2 from home

Ryder Reid Legal is currently recruiting for a skilled Accounts Payable Specialist to join London-based Finance team of one of our prestigious, global law firm clients. This role offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment supporting international operations.

Key Responsibilities:

Review and process invoices and expense claims for accuracy, VAT compliance, and policy adherenceManage payment runs and coordinate bank transfers with internal approversPost invoices and handle manual cheque requests and one-off transfersLiaise with high-volume vendors and manage e-invoice processingMaintain vendor records and perform verification proceduresProvide cashiering support including bank receipt monitoring and client account transactionsAssist with disbursement invoice entry and billing coordinationEnsure accurate general ledger coding and prepare adjusting journalsParticipate in process improvement initiatives and special projectsProvide inter-office and year-end support as needed

Qualifications:

Law firm experience is required Familiarity with Aderant and Microsoft Office suiteStrong understanding of UK and international VAT rulesExcellent communication, analytical, and time-management skillsHigh attention to detail and strong customer service orientation

Due to the high volume of applications, we are not able to respond to all enquiries. If you have not received a response within 72 hours, please assume you have not been shortlisted at this stage, however thank you for taking the time to apply.

Community Integrated Care is on an exciting journey of transformation and growth and is looking to recruit an experienced and confidentAccounts Payable Specialistto join the Finance team on a 6 month fixed term maternity cover contract basis based from our Head office in Widnes.

What is The Deal for you?

• Flexibility You can work your full time hours over 4 days and enjoy a long weekend, or work over 5 days to accommodate your other commitments. You need to be available to work from our office in Widnes when required but otherwise you can work from home or flex between the two.
• Competitive Salary: £25,000 - £28,000 per annum (dependent upon experience)
• Pension: contributory pension scheme
• Benefits: life assurance, retail discounts, holiday discounts, cycle to work scheme and travel discounts through our benefits app
• Best Lives Possible: You'll be working for an award winning charity who is passionate about ensuring our colleagues and the people we support lead the best lives possible
• Development: We'll work with you to develop your career or to learn and experience new things. We're passionate about developing our people
• Support: From our Employee Assistance Programme (available 24/7), financial support options, and wellbeing fund you'll have the support available to lead an easier (financial) life

Reporting to the Accounts Payable and Treasury Manager, the Accounts Payable Specialist will contribute towards the day-to-day Accounts Payable function of the charity, adhering to policies, following processes and maintaining controls, to assist in the delivery of a high performing service. This is a varied role involving Accounts Payable and supporting in business expense reimbursement, corporate card and petty cash queries. The Accounts Payable Specialist plays a crucial role in maintaining and contributing towards financial processes in these areas, ensuring payments are made as per our contractual obligations and supporting our operational colleagues with a quality service.

Day to Day (list not exhaustive see attached JD)

• Assisting with the processing of purchase invoices and the three-way match to the purchase order and goods receipt, ensuring correct general ledger coding
• The uploading of large, consolidated invoices
• Completing monthly supplier statement reconciliations
• Investigating and resolving historic creditor transactions
• Verifying new suppliers and amendments to supplier details, ensuring that appropriate approval is obtained
• Assisting with reporting relating to Accounts Payable processes
• Supporting more junior colleagues in their duties, where required
• Deputising for the Accounts Payable & Treasury Manager in their absence

Our Ideal Candidate

• You are a confident communicator – you find it easy to explain things in a way that is easy for others to understand
• You're definitely a people person- you are great at listening, building relationships and influencing at all levels, internally and externally
• You enjoy problem-solving, with a curiosity and tenacity to resolve issues.
• You are confident using Microsoft Office, with strong Microsoft Excel Skills
• You're brilliant at prioritising, ensuring all key deadlines are achieved

Skills and Experience

• You'll have brilliant experience in Accounts Payable
• You might be AAT Qualified but we but we recognise and value experience equally

Please note, if you are interested in this role, we welcome your application as soon as possible Depending on the volume of applications received, the vacancy may be closed before the expected advertising end date.

Interested and want to know a bit more?

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We're really proud to be a Hive HR Employee Voice Certified organisation, a recognition that confirms our commitment to creating a culture where our colleagues are not only encouraged to share their thoughts, but where this feedback is actively sought and acted upon to drive positive change at every level.

In our 2025 Colleague Engagement Survey, 59% (nearly 3,800) of our people shared their feedback and insights, giving us an incredible Employee Net Promoter Score of +34.

The Employee Net Promoter Score is a measure of how willing our colleagues are to recommend us as a good place to work to their loved ones – and a score of +34 is considered a Very Good score when compared to global benchmarks set by hundreds of other organisations.

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Newcastle Under Lyme, STS

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Accounts Payable Coordinator
Newcastle-under-Lyme

Are you looking to advance your career within Finance and Accountancy? If so, we are currently recruiting for an Accounts Payable Coordinator to make an impact on our growing Finance team

The Opportunity
Benefits
Radwell is committed to rewarding and investing in our people, and we believe this must be reflected in our salaries and benefits. As our Accounts Payable Coordinator you can expect:

• A competitive starting salary
• A hybrid and flexible working policy (after successful completion of probationary period)
• Private Health/Medical Insurance
• Life Insurance/Death in Service Insurance
• Access to our benefits portal with a wide range of offerings from high street to local discounts, including reduced car valets whilst you work
• A company passionate about wellbeing: 24/7 free EAP helpline, free counselling sessions and access to trained Mental Health First Aiders.
• Free tea and coffee
• Free on-site parking
• Celebration of National Engagement Days such as Employee Appreciation Day and a company passionate about supporting charitable and community work.

As Accounts Payable Coordinator, you will gain invaluable insight and experience within a hard-working Accounts Payable team who have a demonstrable daily impact on a growing organisation. Radwell is committed to providing our employees with learning opportunities, both inhouse and externally, so you can make the most of your role and actively contribute to the success of our business. If getting stuck in with a role that can afford you plentiful growth and development opportunities, this role could very well be the one you have been waiting for.

The Role
As Accounts Payable Coordinator, You Will Be Hands On Ensuring The Timely Processing Of Invoices For Payment. Working In a Friendly And Professional Manner, You Provide Excellent Customer Service To All Customer Queries. In Addition, You Will

• Index vendor invoices with purchase order information in DocStar to ensure the proper amount is due to vendor and resolve any issues by contacting the appropriate department.
• Prepare payment runs representing invoices to be paid based on established payment terms.
• Process approved payment requests for Surplus transactions.
• Maintain schedule, enter invoices and process payment for recurring corporate expenditures, expense accounts and credit cards.
• Open daily tasks to process credits due to Radwell for distribution returns.
• Create new vendors using the surplus information provided by the purchasing department.
• Prepare and maintain GL account analysis, as assigned, for various operating expenses and fixed assets to assist the staff accountants.
• Maintain Doc Link filing system for documents that need to be retained for quick retrieval when necessary.
• Maintain PayPal transactions daily to ensure purchase orders are closed in 30 days.
• Respond to vendor emails and phone calls regarding payment status and other related questions.

About You
Being proficient at computers, great customer service skills, and with in-depth training you receive from us will be bolstered by your own knowledge and experience. Furthermore, you will have:

• Previous experience in an Accounts Payable role is essential.
• Previous experience with purchase ledger, payments and multi-currency.
• Detail orientated
• Good communication skills
• Self-motivated and able to hit the ground running.
• Passionate for change; able to identify process improvements and assist with documenting workflows.
• Positive behaviours and attitudes; able to work within a team.
• Desirable: implemented or worked with Doc Star.

About Radwell
As the world's leading provider of spare parts and repair solutions in industrial electronics, robotics, and automation, Radwell has been supporting our customers in maintaining their systems for more than 40 years. Thanks to our constantly growing stock of currently more than 35+ million parts globally, and decades of cooperation with well-known manufacturers, our customers benefit from comprehensive solutions and fast response times. With an international footprint, and headquarters in New Jersey, USA, our people work collaboratively across borders. To ensure we all thrive at Radwell, we constantly invest in our people and provide a safe, happy and rewarding workplace for each and every person.

How To Apply
The closing date for this role is 01/10/2025 at 4pm.
Please note that any applications received after this deadline will not be considered. Should we receive a high volume of suitable applications, we reserve the right to bring the closing date for the role forward. If the role is of interest, we would advise applying for the role immediately.

Please click the 'Apply' button below to start your application.

We wish you the best of luck in your application for the role of Accounts Payable Coordinator.

Other organisations may call this role Accounts Payable Clerk, Accounts Payable Administrator, Accounting Clerk.

Join Our Diverse Team
Radwell International is an equal-opportunity employer and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We believe that a diverse workforce is essential to our success and invite individuals who share our commitment to diversity and inclusion to join us in our mission to deliver innovative solutions and exceptional service to our customers worldwide.

Inclusion is at the heart of everything we do at Radwell International. Come be a part of our diverse and dynamic team

We are March……… the UKs leading provider of critical engineering services. Our expertise as a multi-disciplinary engineering partner across infrastructure, process and digital services has led to long term partnerships with leading organisations in everything from food and drink and utilities to high-security industries such as defence, aerospace and nuclear.

As a busy, growing team, we are looking for a detail-driven Senior AP Clerk to join our Finance Team. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with numbers, solving problems and keeping things running smoothly.

Key Responsibilities

• Process high volumes of supplier invoices and credit notes, ensuring accuracy and compliance
• Playing an active role in our new ERP system integration, supporting and helping the team adapt to new ways of working
• Acting as a go-to person for supplier queries and providing guidance to junior team members
• Assist in month-end and year-end closing activities
• Support the AP Manager with process improvements and staff mentoring

Skills and Experience

• Experience in Accounts Payable, in a Senior or Supervisor role
• Strong understanding of purchase to pay processes
• Proficiency in accounting/ERP systems (IFS)
• Excellent attention to detail with strong problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with confidence in dealing with suppliers and internal stakeholders

What we offer

• A competitive salary and benefits package appropriate to this position
• An employer who values the ongoing wellbeing of its employees
• Career development within a successful and growing business

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Accounts Payable Assistant - Contract

About Smiley

The Smiley Company is a globally renowned, award-winning licensor working with leading licensees and premier retail partners to bring our family of brands to life. Our presence spans across fashion, home, entertainment, lifestyle, and consumer goods categories. For
over 50 years
, Smiley has spread optimism and creativity through innovative, iconic products that remind people of the power of a smile. We are a dynamic team with a passion for creativity and storytelling, and we celebrate diversity in an inclusive, learning-focused environment.

About the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accounts Payable Assistant to join our finance team on a part-time contract basis. This role will support the day-to-day operations of the accounts payable function, ensuring that vendor invoices are processed accurately and payments are made on time.

Key Responsibilities

• Process and verify vendor invoices, ensuring accuracy and proper authorization.
• Maintain up-to-date accounts payable records and documentation.
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Assist in preparing weekly payment runs and ensure compliance with company policies.
• Support month-end closing activities related to accounts payable.
• Communicate with vendors and internal departments regarding payment inquiries.
• Maintain accurate electronic and physical filing systems.

Qualifications & Skills

• Previous experience in accounts payable or general accounting support
• Familiarity with accounting software and MS Office
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities in a part-time schedule.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Contract Details

• Type: Contract, self employed – not PAYE
• Hours: 30 hours per week
• Location: Hybrid
• Duration: Approx 4 – 6 months dependant on business needs

What We Offer

• Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.
• Opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a supportive finance team.
• Exposure to a dynamic business environment.