Accounts Payable Officer

Accounts Payable Assistant

• Location: UK


• Job Type: Full-time

We are seeking an Accounts Payable Assistant to provide support to our Finance division. This role involves accurate and timely assistance with processing, coding, matching, and batching a range of invoices, while also liaising with suppliers to resolve invoice queries and handling all related administrative tasks.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Timely, efficient, and accurate posting of supplier invoices to ledgers.


• Resolve supplier invoice queries efficiently and accurately.


• Process accruals, payments, and expenses (both computerised and manual).


• Research and resolve discrepancies and prepare account reconciliations.


• Assist with month-end duties and reporting.


• Liaise with suppliers regarding invoice and debit balance queries to ensure prompt resolution and payment.


• Maintain and balance subsidiary accounts by verifying, allocating, posting, reconciling transactions, and resolving discrepancies.


• Monitor and identify suppliers requiring payment in accordance with agreed terms and conditions.


• Process supplier statements, payment runs, cheques, and bank transfers, including overseas transfer reconciliation and company credit card expenses.


• Handle routine and general administrative functions such as filing, photocopying, mailing, and maintaining records pertinent to the bought ledger function.


• Ensure accurate and timely submission of monthly Intrastat submissions to HMRC.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• A Level education or equivalent; degree desirable but not essential.


• Good numeracy and literacy skills with strong attention to detail.


• Previous experience in Accounts or a strong interest in pursuing a career in an Accounts environment.


• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word.


• Preferred working knowledge of SAP.


• Ability to work effectively both in a team-oriented environment and independently.


• Excellent communication skills.


• Methodical, organised, and meticulous in handling details.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.


• Opportunities for professional growth and development.


• Supportive team environment.

To apply for the Accounts Payable Assistant position, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.

This “must Haves” for this candidate is someone who has worked in an FMCG AP role, high volume of invoices to be processed, team player and available to Work in the Office.

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