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.

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