AP Clerk (Part Time)

Cognism
London, United Kingdom
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Candidates with AP experience and strong communication skills will find this part-time role in London with Cognism offers flexibility and collaboration across departments.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 5+ years in accounts payable and familiarity with NetSuite will thrive in this role.
    — “The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience in accounts payable”
  • Individuals who excel at process improvement and cross-functional communication are well-suited for this role.
    — “Note recurring issues or inefficiencies in day-to-day processing and suggest them to the Director of Accounting as opportunities for improvement”
  • Professionals with a strong grasp of VAT rules and a detail-oriented mindset will align well with the role’s compliance and accuracy demands.
    — “Strong knowledge of VAT rules”

Things to consider

  • This role requires meeting weekly deadlines despite flexible scheduling.
    — “As long as weekly deadlines are met, you're free to manage your own schedule”
  • The role involves regular communication with vendors and internal stakeholders.
    — “Respond to vendor queries about invoice status, discrepancies, and payments”

How to stand out

  • Highlight process improvement suggestions in your resume or interview.
    — “Note recurring issues or inefficiencies in day-to-day processing”
  • Demonstrate your ability to manage AP tasks with accuracy and attention to detail.
    — “Accurately code and process vendor bills, credit card transactions, and employee expense reports in a timely manner”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Individual

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What success looks like

  • accurate and timely invoice processing
  • vendor communication
Typical background
5+ years in accounts payable

Skills & requirements

Required

Accounts PayableInvoice ProcessingVendor CommunicationCompliance

Preferred

Netsuite ProficiencyVAT Knowledge

Stack & domain

NetsuiteMS ExcelCommunication

About the role

Original posting from Cognism

WHO ARE WE

Cognism is the leading provider of European B2B data and sales intelligence. Ambitious businesses of every size use our platform to discover, connect, and engage with qualified decision-makers faster and close more deals. Headquartered in London with global offices, Cognism’s contact data and contextual signals are trusted by thousands of revenue teams to eliminate the guesswork from prospecting.

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to support our payables function at Cognism. This is a hands-on role responsible for the day-to-day processing of vendor bills, credit card transactions, and employee expense reports, reporting to the Director of Accounting.

We understand that personal commitments don't always fit neatly into a 9-to-5 schedule. This part-time role offers the flexibility to organise your day around your personal needs, while helping keep our financial operations running smoothly. As long as weekly deadlines are met, you're free to manage your own schedule.

Key Accountabilities 

Invoice Processing: Accurately code and process vendor bills, credit card transactions, and employee expense reports in a timely manner.

Vendor Communication: Respond to vendor queries about invoice status, discrepancies, and payments, escalating anything unresolved to the Director of Accounting.

Vendor Data: Maintain the AP master file data ensuring timely updates of address and bank data.

Payment Support: Help prepare weekly/monthly payment runs and ensure supporting documentation is complete and accurate.

Compliance: Follow AP policies and procedures consistently; flag anything that looks like a compliance or control issue.

Process Awareness: Note recurring issues or inefficiencies in day-to-day processing and suggest them to the Director of Accounting as opportunities for improvement.

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with treasury, finance, and other relevant departments to streamline AP processes, resolve issues, and ensure timely and accurate financial information sharing.

Experience Required

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience in accounts payable

Bachelor’s degree in finance / accounting or business

Proficiency in NetSuite (AP function) strongly preferred

Strong MS Excel skills

Strong knowledge of VAT rules

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, highly organised with an exceptional attention to detail

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with team members, vendors, and management.

Eagerness to learn and willingness to take on new challenges

WHY COGNISM

At Cognism, we’re not just building a company - we’re building an inclusive community of brilliant, diverse people who support, challenge, and inspire each other every day. If you’re looking for a place where your work truly makes an impact, you’re in the right spot!

Our values aren’t just words on a page—they guide how we work, how we treat each other, and how we grow together. They shape our culture, drive our success, and ensure that everyone feels valued, heard, and empowered to do their best work.

Here’s what we stand for:

🤝 We Own the Outcome Together.

🤓 We Deeply Understand our Customers. 

🏆 We Celebrate Impact Wherever It Comes From.

At Cognism, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse, and supportive workplace. We welcome applications from individuals typically underrepresented in tech, so if this role excites you but you’re unsure if you meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply!

Source: Cognism careers

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