The Consultancy Group are currently recruiting for an Accounts Payable Assistant for a luxury retailer based in Central London. This role is a 3 month temp contract with an immediate start. Duties: Receive and record invoices from suppliers Obtain receipts or other verification when accounts were paid Process the invoices and attach that information to the relative project or department for job costing and financial statement purposes Match and file invoices with their matching receipts Record and compare invoices received with estimates and/or forecasts Make sure invoices are approved in time to meet established payment cycle Remit payments on invoices as directed by Accounts Payable management Work in accordance with the payment process outlined by the Accounts Payable manager Skills and Qualifications: 3 years' experience in an accounts payable role Excellent attention to detail Knowledge of accounts payable principles Accurate data entry skills Understanding of accounting concepts to properly code expenses Organisational skills Excellent communication skills Intermediate knowledge of MS Excel