Client Details
My client is a market-leader in the shipping industry and has offices based across the world (in Germany, Spain, USA & more recently in the Far East). You will be joining a fast-pace environment assisting in finding logistics solutions for some of the world's largest industrial, retail & FMCG based customers. My client focuses on searching air freight, AOG, sea freight & road freight solutions, which are both cost effective & time sensitive.
Job Description
As an Accounts Payable Clerk you will report in to the Finance Manager on a daily basis. You will be responsible for the following areas for responsibility across the Derby in Derbyshire:
* Management and accountability for the control of the accounts payable system across numerous sites and various countries.
* Control of supplier freight invoices and overhead invoices to our in-house operating and financial systems.
* Resolving supplier invoice disputes via active management and discussion.
* Monthly statement reconciliation and cash forecasting.
* Manual payment runs within GBP and FX currency (such as USD, EUR, etc.).
* Working with internal stakeholders within the operational shipping team to resolve internal queries surrounding costings.
* Resolving payment queries with external accountants
* Providing monthly administrative support to the finance team and wider business.
* Daily management of Direct Debit reporting and payment schedules.
The Ideal Candidate
The successful candidate will have an expansive background in account payable processing and financial administration. The ideal Accounts Payable Clerk will have the following skills and experience:
* 2+ year's experience in a financial role - of which a majority background should be within an accounts payable role.
* Experience with high volume invoice processing, payment forecasting and bank transaction processing.
* FX payment experience would be advantageous across GBP/USD/EUR's.
* Microsoft Excel advanced user experience - such as V Look-Ups and Pivot Tables.
* Commutable to Derbyshire on a hybrid basis.
What's On Offer?
* £26,000-£32,000
* Private healthcare coverage
* Study support towards AAT / ACCA / CIMA
* 32 days annual leave
* Comprehensive company benefits account.
* Hybrid working after probation period
* Large opportunities to progress knowledge and job banding
Salary description
£26000.00 - £32000.00 per year