Job Description
Job Title: Accounts Payable
Reporting to: Finance Manager
Based at: Head Office, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 4SQ
Summary
The Company undertakes a variety of specialist contracting activities in the UK and abroad including:
· Line Marking/Airfield markings
· Surface coatings, waterproofing primarily in the retail and car park sectors
· Joint sealing and saw cutting
· Concrete and asphalt repairs and specialist concrete surface protection systems
· Grooving and Grinding
· Paint removal using hydro blasting and shot blasting
· Runway Rubber removal
· Formula1 line marking
· Asphalt preservation
With approximately 50 employees and experiencing sustained growth the Accounts Payable will provide a key supporting role to the Finance Team. They will have a “can do” attitude, strong attention to detail, and the ability to get stuck in where required.
Key Objectives
· To produce accurate and timely Purchase Ledger reports to the business.
· To be part of a finance team that delivers all targets and deadlines.
· To manage and deal with all purchase ledger function.
· To gain a working knowledge and understanding of the business and how it operates, incorporating the knowledge into all tasks required in the Accounts Payable Role.
Principal Responsibilities & Accountabilities
· Inputting all invoices
· Raising PO’s
· Dealing with supplier queries
· Supplier statement Reconciliation
· Managing finance inbox
· Taking the Finance calls and post
· Cash Forecasting
· Petty Cash Reconciliation
· Ad-hoc Payments to Suppliers
· Assist with answering telephone calls during the day as needed
· To undertake any other ad-hoc duties as requested by the Head of Finance and the Company to provide support to the Business
Qualifications
· Minimum AAT Technician Level 3
Skills & Experience
· Good attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
· Experienced in outlook, professional, and able to handle confidential information appropriately.
· Organised and able to prioritise tasks across multiple entities and deadlines.
· Comfortable dealing with figures and reconciliations.
· Confident communicator with a professional telephone manner.
· Ability to demonstrate a practical approach when faced with problems or challenges.
· Committed, willing to learn, and able to develop in a broad finance role.
· Enthusiastic, self-motivated, and capable of working proactively.
· Good knowledge of Microsoft packages, in particular Excel and Word.
· Previous experience in accounts payable essential; exposure to accounts receivable and month-end accounting desirable.
· Sage 50 Accounts experience preferred.
· Excellent timekeeping, reliable, trustworthy, and a strong team player.
· Able to adapt to changing business needs and support a growing international finance function.
What we offer
· Salary package in the region of £26,500 - £30,000 per annum, depending on experience
· 40 hours per week: 8.30am to 5.30pm
· Company pension scheme
· 21 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
· Professional development and training opportunities
· Supportive and collaborative working environment
Pay: £26,500.00-£30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Free parking
Work Location: In person
