Job Description

Job Introduction

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Assistant for a fixed term contract to support the Finance Team in the effective running of Accounts Payable function.




Main Responsibilities

Accounts Payable

Processing of all invoices and matching to POs and GRNs Ensuring GRNI balances being kept within target and old balances being reconciled and cleared regularly Reconciling supplier accounts based on statements received Dealing with supplier queries (including price and quantity queries on invoices) Preparing creditors' reports with commentary Preparing EFT and Euro weekly payment runs Covering for overhead invoices, staff expenses and cashbook reconciliations Obtaining credit notes for Returns Warehouse and assisting Supply Chain when needed

Other

Supporting annual audit process Preparing various external reporting Providing support to the Finance Manager as and when requested

The Ideal Candidate

Experience :

Experience within accounts payable and liaising with customers and/or suppliers

Qualifications:

AAT, part qual or QBE

Skills:

Excellent IT skills and intermediate excel skills (e.g. pivot tables, complex calculations, data reporting and analysis) Strong organisational skills; Ability to manage workload and prioritise tasks to meet deadlines; Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to develop positive relationships; Accurate with a high level of attention to detail. Experience of Syspro or similar ERP system

Attributes:

Good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate at all levels Results oriented with a 'can do' attitude Ability to work independently, prioritising and organising workload to ensure that key tasks are completed to specified deadlines Ability to identify and articulate procedures to improve and put forward ideas accordingly A team player Confident in dealing with internal and external stakeholders Adaptable Curious and willing to learn * Comfortable in communicating with senior stakeholders