AVL Powertrain UK Limited are seeking an Accounts Payable & Finance Administrator.
The suitable candidate will be professional, self-motivated and an effective communicator who is responsible for administrating the purchase ledger process and associated systems whilst ensuring a high level of accuracy, efficiency and timely payments.
The role sits within the finance department and the role will report to the Financial Controller. It is essential in this role to effectively communicate throughout all levels of the organization as well as 3rd parties.
This is a fully site-based role, requiring attendance five days per week at our Engineering Centre in Basildon.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Process invoices and supplier credit notes onto appropriate computerised accounts
- Administer the purchase ledger and supplier system
- Liaise with suppliers to resolve any issues
- Gain authorisation and receipt confirmations for invoice payments
- Process the payment run on the bank twice per month ensuring suppliers are paid on time in order to maintain good supplier relationships, company credit rating and reputation
- Generate and annotate the aged creditor report for month end
- Produce cost center reports & nominal code breakdowns
- Calculation and processing of the prepayments schedule
- VAT compliance checks
- Calculation and posting of the monthly prepayments journal
- Any other ad hoc duties required by the Financial Controller
YOUR PROFILE:
Essential:
- Proficient in Excel
- Good understanding of double entry bookkeeping and main accounting concepts acquired either by studies or experience
- Good communication skills both written and verbal
- Good attention to detail with a high level of accuracy
- Ability to work well under pressure and within a fast-paced team
- Ability to perform tasks to a high standard in a timely fashion
- A professional with effective communication
- Self motivated with a good work ethic
Preferable:
- Preferrable: AAT qualified or studying towards AAT or similar qualifications
- Experience with SAP Finance is not essential but would be advantageous
WE OFFER:
- EV Lease Scheme (Salary Sacrifice)
- Flexi-time (applies to most roles)
- Private Medical Insurance and Health Cash Plan
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- 25 days holiday per year (increases by 1 day annually up to the max. of 28 days)
- Special occasion leave (eligibility after probation, subject to conditions)
- Pension scheme
- Life Assurance and Income Protection Insurance
- One paid professional membership annually
If an offer of employment is made, applicants are required to undergo a DBS check. Offers of employment are subject to a satisfactory DBS check and the company reserves the right to withdraw its offer in the event that the applicant has unspent criminal convictions.
Job posted on: 24/07/2026
Closing date: 07/08/2026
We look forward to receiving your details for the unique opportunity to join our growing, high-tech, international team.
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About AVL
AVL is one of the world’s leading mobility technology companies for development, simulation and testing in the automotive industry, and beyond. We provide concepts, solutions and methodologies in fields like vehicle development and integration, e-mobility, automated and connected mobility (ADAS/AD), and software for a greener, safer, better world of mobility.
Find out more: www.avl.com
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Location:
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Company: AVL Powertrain UK Ltd
Job Function: Finance
Contract Type: Permanent
Posting Date: Jul 24, 2026
Job ID: 39400
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About AVL
AVL is one of the world’s leading mobility technology companies for development, simulation and testing in the automotive industry, and beyond. We provide concepts, solutions and methodologies in fields like vehicle development and integration, e-mobility, automated and connected mobility (ADAS/AD), and software for a greener, safer, better world of mobility.
Find out more: www.avl.com
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