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
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Processing of all invoices and matching to POs and GRNs
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Ensuring GRNI balances being kept within target and old balances being reconciled and cleared regularly
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Reconciling supplier accounts based on statements received
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Dealing with supplier queries (including price and quantity queries on invoices)
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Preparing creditors’ reports with commentary
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Preparing EFT and Euro weekly payment runs
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Covering for overhead invoices, staff expenses and cashbook reconciliations
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Obtaining credit notes for Returns Warehouse and assisting Supply Chain when needed
Other
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Supporting annual audit process
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Preparing various external reporting
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Providing support to the Finance Manager as and when requested
The Ideal Candidate
Experience :
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Experience within accounts payable and liaising with customers and/or suppliers
Qualifications:
Skills:
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Excellent IT skills and intermediate excel skills (e.g. pivot tables, complex calculations, data reporting and analysis)
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Strong organisational skills;
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Ability to manage workload and prioritise tasks to meet deadlines;
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Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to develop positive relationships;
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Accurate with a high level of attention to detail.
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Experience of Syspro or similar ERP system
Attributes:
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Good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate at all levels
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Results oriented with a ‘can do’ attitude
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Ability to work independently, prioritising and organising workload to ensure that key tasks are completed to specified deadlines
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Ability to identify and articulate procedures to improve and put forward ideas accordingly
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A team player
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Confident in dealing with internal and external stakeholders
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Adaptable
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Curious and willing to learn
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Comfortable in communicating with senior stakeholders
