Our client, a leading company in the manufacturing sector, is currently seeking an Accounts Payable Assistant to join their team on a contract basis. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, gaining hands-on experience in various aspects of accounts payable. This role is working onsite, 4 days a week, within their Fareham site!
Role Summary: You will be required to perform accounts payable transactions in a timely and accurate manner. You must have excellent communication skills to deliver high-quality and consistent service to both internal and external customers, and be prepared to escalate queries within an acceptable timescale when required.
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities: - Must have proven experience of working within a similar role, within a manufacturing company
- Computer literate - proficient in using computerised information systems in financial and accounting applications
- Intermediate level knowledge of PC software applications and strong understanding of PC operating systems
- Experience working with Microsoft technologies (SQL Server 2008 or newer)
- Well-organised, detail-oriented, and ability to multitask
- Ability to ensure a high level of service and quality is maintained
- Ability to work independently and prioritise duties with minimal supervision in order to meet deadlines
Key Responsibilities: - Purchase invoice activities including:
- Matching purchase invoices with goods-in documentation and purchase orders
- Obtaining authorisation of service invoices
- Posting approved invoices to purchase ledger
- Scanning
- Preparing and posting month-end accruals
- Resolving problems arising from the above activity or referring them to the appropriate person
- Preparing and processing weekly payment runs
- Providing support to Accounts Receivable including invoice runs, sending out customer statements
- Reconciliation of purchase ledger balances to supplier statements and resolving all differences, including contact with suppliers where necessary
- Preparing month-end control account reconciliations for purchase ledger
- Data cleansing for the SAP transfer
- Assisting other members of the finance team as directed by the Financial Controller
If you are a motivated and detail-oriented Accounts Payable professional looking for a new challenge in the manufacturing industry, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic and growing team.
