AP Clerk (Part Time)

About this role

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.