Job Description

AP/AR Assistant

Monday-Thursday 08.00am-17.00pm

Friday 08.00am-13.00pm

Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accounts Payable / Accounts Receivable Clerk to join our finance team. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and a solid understanding of accounting principles, with experience in financial services. This role is crucial for maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring timely processing of invoices and payments.

As AP / AR Assistant you'll play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of the purchase ledger function and to provide reliable, accurate and timely management information. You'll also support the accounts receivable function. You'll ensure compliance with all PCC corporate policies and procedures, GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements.

You'll constantly seek to improve and simplify procedures and systems.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

To monitor and process three-way matching of incoming purchase invoices. Maintain the invoice query log and work with other departments and liaise with suppliers to minimise supplier and invoice queries. Pay suppliers within agreed credit terms, subject to corporate requirements. Completion of supplier statement reconciliations Assist the Credit Controller in ensuring the sales ledger is accurately maintained at all times, including cash allocation and responding to customer queries. Provide support to maintain the excel cashbook. Assist in preparing documentation and schedules required for internal and external audits. Support the finance team with ad hoc administrative duties as required. Continuous improvement and process improvement.

Required Skills

Qualification: Minimum of GCSE pass acheived in English and Maths Experience: Demonstrative previous experience working in a similar role within a highly transactional finance team. Analytical Skills: An eye for details and a logical approach to problem solving. Accounting Skills: Core understanding of basic accounting principles. Communication Skills: Good oral and written communicate skills. A confident communicator, comfortable in dealing with stakeholders, business partners and senior management. Organisational Skills: Must be able to prioritise, multitask and deal with interruptions whilst maintaining a high level of accuracy. The ability to work independently and as part of the wider team. Technical Proficiency: High level of IT literacy, particular focus on Excel. Confidence in working with high volumes of data. Additional Skills: Attention to detail and a can-do attitude.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 27,000.00-29,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking
Experience:

Accounts payable: 2 years (required) Accounts receivable: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person