Accounts Payable Assistant

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to join our team Accounts Payable Assistant. This role is based at our Shrewsbury office. The successful candidate will assist our team in managing the accounts for our rural client portfolio, residential and living sector clients managed by the Shrewsbury Client Accounting Team.

The Client Accounting team in Shrewsbury is a mix of professional and non-professional accountants, covering client reporting, AP, AR, bank reconciliation, system data management supporting the Rural, Residential and Living Sector business lines. 

The AP team are responsible for managing a high volume of invoices in line with industry standards to facilitate accurate reporting and prompt payment. 

We offer a highly competitive salary package which includes a fantastic benefits package including a variety of flexible benefits allowing you to choose those that suit your personal circumstances including purchasing additional leave, health cash plans, cycle to work scheme and so on! In addition, we welcome applications from those seeking flexible or agile working arrangements and can be discussed at the application stage.

Main tasks: 
Process the purchase invoices via the TRAMPS software

Inputting the supplier invoices onto the appropriate software
Verifying and checking the invoice coding
Verifying the invoice approval
Approving new suppliers
Verifying supplier bank details 
Uploading new suppliers onto the software
Reconciling supplier statements
Dealing with supplier queries
Dealing with internal client queries
Assisting with the weekly BACS payment process
Requesting funds from the client to pay the invoices 
Paying off paid invoices on the TRAMPS software
Other tasks will include:

Working closely with other colleagues in a professional and friendly manner.
Understanding the RICS regulations in respect of client accounting.
Carrying out all administrative and ad hoc duties in connection with the role. 
Ensuring systems are updated on a timely and accurate basis to enable other departments within the organisation to manage effectively.
Having knowledge of VAT in respect of general accounting and in respect of land and property.
Supporting other members of the client accounting team and providing cover in periods of absence of other team members.
What will it take to be successful?
The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills, conduct their work in a professional manner and be comfortable with multi-tasking and working under pressure to meet deadlines. A good working knowledge of Microsoft office packages, including Excel is essential for this role. 

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