Are you an experienced Accounts individual with strong Payables knowledge, or an ambitious individual with some initial experience?

Reed Accountancy in Oxford are pleased to be exclusively partnering with a fast growing organisation, with ambitious development plans and a prestigious culture, to help source an Accounts Payable Assistant to join the finance function. The role offers a competitive salary (based on experience), plus 22 days annual leave (plus Bank Holidays), pension, life assurance, free travel pass, health cash plan, free meals onsite, staff rates on group locations, retail discounts and a possibility to work flexibly in the future. 

the responsibilities of the role include:     

• In the first instance reconciling supplier ledgers, maintaining invoice queries within Procure Wizard and taking control of the account relating to development side of the business.
• Liaising with suppliers in order to resolve queries regarding payments etc.
• Processing supplier invoices and credit notes, matching to orders/delivery notes
• General maintenance of Procure Wizard
• Setting up new suppliers in accordance to agreed terms
• Setting up new products as required
• Audit accounts payable invoices to make sure of correct coding
• Monthly supplier statement reconciliations
• Dealing with external and internal queries by phone and email
• Assisting with payment runs, ensuring all due invoices are processed on the system
• Ensuring that all accounts payable activities comply with relevant financial policies and procedures
• Evaluate performance and make suggestions to cut costs
• Develop good working relationships with suppliers
• Negotiate favourable payment terms and pricing with suppliers where possible
• Find ways to improve payment systems

The ideal candidate will have experience in a similar role and/or be AAT level 3 studying or over. You will be collaborative and communicative and be a key player in a small, but growing team. There is potential to develop and progress in the role, or alternatively would be an ideal fit for someone keen to find a settled role. This role would initially be in the office 5 days a week, and whilst it is accessible via public transport, access to your own transport would be preferable. 

If you think this role is the ideal fit for you, please do not hesitate to apply now to avoid missing out!