Six Month Fixed Term Contract
Immediate start
Fabulous office environment with excellent facilities, free onsite parking in easily accessible city centre location
A brand new opportunity for an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to join the Finance team of a unique manufacturing organisation on an initial six month contract. Reporting to the Accounts Payable Supervisor, you will play a key role in ensuring the accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices, reconciliations and payments, while supporting the wider Finance team during month-end.
Key Responsibilities
* Process high volumes of supplier invoices accurately and efficiently.
* Complete three-way matching of purchase orders, goods receipts and invoices.
* Code and post invoices to the correct ledger accounts and cost centres.
* Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies, supplier queries and outstanding items.
* Reconcile supplier statements and resolve missing, duplicate or unmatched transactions.
* Assist with weekly and monthly payment runs, ensuring payment information is accurate and appropriately authorised.
* Support month-end Accounts Payable activities and meet agreed deadlines.
* Maintain accurate supplier account and purchase ledger records.
* Assist with Credit Control activities, including cash processing, card payments and customer queries.
* Support the processing of SAP Concur expenses and month-end expense claims.
Experience Required
* Previous Accounts Payable experience is essential, including working with high volumes of invoices.
* Strong experience of three-way matching and invoice processing.
* Experience reconciling supplier statements and resolving discrepancies.
* Experience supporting payment runs and checking supplier payment information.
* Good understanding of purchase ledger controls, supplier master data and payment authorisation processes.
* Experience using ERP/accounting systems and Microsoft Excel.
* Excellent attention to detail, accuracy and numeracy.
* Strong organisational and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict month-end deadlines.
* Ability to work independently with minimal supervision as well as collaboratively within a team.
* Good problem-solving and query-resolution skills.
Desirable: Experience within a manufacturing, engineering or distribution environment, or experience working in a purchase order-based accounting environment. Credit Control experience would also be advantageous, although training will be provided
How to apply
To be considered for this opportunity of Accounts Payable Specialist, please send your CV Application for immediate consideration. If you would like further details before applying, please call us.
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Salary description
£19.00 - £19.00 per hour