Accounts Payable Assistant

About You:

The Ideal candidate must be motivated, a self-starter and have the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. We are looking for someone who has strong proficiency in within Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Web Browsers. Has working knowledge of accepted accounting practices, procedures, and standards policy and procedure development techniques.

The Management Accountant will carry out:

Purchase invoice activities including:

• Matching purchase invoices with goods-in documentation and purchase orders;
  • Obtaining authorization of service invoices;
  • Post approved invoices to purchase ledger;
  • Scanning;
  • Prepare and post month-end accruals.
• Resolve problems arising from the above activity or refer them to the appropriate person.
• Prepare and process weekly payment runs
• Provide support to Accounts Receivable including invoice runs, sending out customer statements.
• Reconciliation of purchase ledger balances to supplier statements and resolve all differences, including contact with the suppliers where necessary.
• Prepare month-end control account reconciliations for purchase ledger.
• Data cleansing for the SAP transfer.
• Assistance to other members of the finance team as directed by the Financial Controller

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:

• Proven experience of working within a similar role
• Computer literate - computerized information systems used in financial and/or accounting applications
• Intermediate level knowledge of PC software applications and strong understanding of PC operating systems
• Experience working with Excel with writing IF statements, Vlookups, Hlookups and Pivot tables
• 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 prioritize duties with minimal supervision, in order to meet deadlines

If you're looking for a career that will help you stand out, join our client, and fulfil your potential. Whether you want a career that could take you to the top, or simply take you in an exciting new direction, our client offers opportunities, support and rewards that will take you further.

Either apply direct! Or please contact me

Please note, in the event of a high volume of applications for this role, we will not be able to respond to each individual applicant. Unfortunately, if you have not been contacted within 7 days we will not be progressing with your application. Thank you for your understanding