Accounts Payable Associate
About Us
Skybound Wealth Management is a global financial advisory company with employees across the UK, USA, Switzerland, Cyprus, Spain and UAE. We provide tailored financial advice to international clients, supported by expert teams across wealth planning, compliance and operations.
Role Purpose
This is a hybrid role covering both accounts payable and general bookkeeping. The AP Associate is responsible for the day-to-day processing of supplier invoices, expense claims, and payment runs across the Group’s entities, as well as supporting core bookkeeping activities to keep the general ledger accurate and up to date. The role ensures payables and related transactions are accurately recorded in AccountsIQ, payments are executed on time and properly authorised, and the purchase ledger and supporting ledgers are maintained in good order. The AP Associate supports the weekly cashflow forecast, month-end close, and the ongoing improvement of AP and bookkeeping processes and controls.
Key Responsibilities
Invoice Processing & Purchase Ledger
• Process supplier invoices and expense claims across all Group entities in AccountsIQ.
• Ensure accurate GL coding, entity allocation, and profit centre tagging.
• Maintain an up-to-date and accurate purchase ledger.
• Perform regular supplier statement reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
Payments & Cash Management
• Prepare and execute weekly payment runs across multiple currencies.
• Ensure all payments are properly authorised and supported by documentation.
• Liaise with banking platforms and internal stakeholders for payment execution.
• Monitor upcoming payments and flag large or unusual transactions.
Cashflow & Funding Support
• Support the weekly cashflow forecast by providing accurate AP data.
Month-End Close
• Assist with AP month-end close activities.
• Ensure transactions are recorded in the correct accounting period.
• Support reconciliation of AP balances to the general ledger.
Supplier Management
• Manage supplier onboarding and maintenance, including bank details and terms.
• Respond to supplier queries and resolve issues promptly.
• Maintain proper documentation for all transactions.
General Bookkeeping
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date accounting records across the Group’s entities.
• Post journal entries, accruals, prepayments, and other routine adjustments as required.
• Assist with bank reconciliations and support the accuracy of cash and ledger balances.
• Support the maintenance of general ledger accounts and resolve reconciling items promptly.
• Assist with maintaining fixed asset registers and supporting schedules.
Controls, Audit & Process Improvement
• Maintain organised records to support audit readiness.
• Ensure compliance with Group policies and controls.
• Identify inefficiencies and suggest process improvements.
• Support ad hoc finance tasks.
Qualifications & Experience
• 1–3 years’ experience in accounts payable or finance operations.
• Must be competent with Excel (essential), including VLOOKUP, SUMIFS, and pivot tables.
• Experience in multi-entity / multi-currency environments preferred.
• Familiarity with AccountsIQ advantageous.
Skills & Competencies
• High degree of numerical accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong organisational skills, able to manage multiple entity payment cycles concurrently.
• Reliable and deadline-driven, particularly during weekly payment runs and month-end close.
• Clear communicator, comfortable liaising with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Team player with a proactive attitude and willingness to support across the finance function.
• Ability to handle confidential financial information with discretion and integrity.
Desirable
• Some experience of bookkeeping in any capacity — formal or informal — is desirable.
• Previous experience in financial services, wealth management, or professional services.
• Familiarity with international payment processing and multi-currency banking.
• Exposure to inter-company accounting or group finance environments.
• Understanding of basic accounting principles (double-entry bookkeeping, accruals, prepayments).
Skybound Wealth Management is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of background.
- Department
- Finance
- Locations
- Dubai Office
- Remote status
- Hybrid
About Skybound Wealth Management
Skybound Wealth Management is an international wealth management group, operating across the UK, Switzerland, Europe, USA and Middle East. We provide financial advice to internationally connected individuals wherever they are in the world.