* Experience of working in a busy fast paced Finance department
* As a minimum, AAT qualified or currently studying or equivalent qualification
* Good interpersonal and communication skills
A client of Trinity House Group are looking to add to its growing team with the addition of an Accounts Payable Assistant.
The team is driven by a commitment to excellence and a passion for making a positive impact. The AP Assistant will support the Finance department by ensuring that all invoices are processed accurately and in a timely manner. This role involves managing relationships and maintaining precise financial records.
 
Key Responsibilities & Duties 
  
* Invoice Processing: Receive, review, and process invoices for payment, ensuring proper coding to Cost centres and nominal codes.
* Creditors Management: Maintain and update creditor files, including contact information, payment terms, and tax information.
* Monitor Email boxes: Attend to email inquiries from both internal and external party’s.
* Reconciliation: Perform monthly reconciliations of accounts payable transactions and resolve any discrepancies.
* Reporting: Assist in preparing accounts payable reports and analyses as required.
* Data Entry: Accurately enter financial data into the accounting system and maintain organised records
* Compliance: Ensure all accounts payable activities comply with company policies and relevant regulations
* Query resolution: Respond to creditor inquiries and resolve payment issues promptly.
* Documentation: Maintain accurate and organised records of any documents, transactions and activities generated.
* Month end processes; Checks and reconciliations for accurate data before close of the period.
* Support Audits: Assist in internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and information related to Receivables functions.
* Cover for Receivables role.
* Ad-hoc duties as required.
  
Experience, Skills & Qualifications 
  
* Experience of working in a busy fast paced Finance department.
* As a minimum, AAT qualified or currently studying or equivalent qualification  including QBE.
* Education to GCSE level with Maths and English at Grades A*-C or equivalent with excellent numeracy and literacy skills.
* Computer competent, Microsoft Office suite, with Excel preferably to intermediate level.
* Experience of Accounting Software, ideally Xero but training is available.
* Good interpersonal and communication skills.
* Strong organisational and Analytical skills, and the ability to prioritise.
* Attention to detail and high levels of accuracy.
* Demonstrate integrity and ethical behaviour in all financial practices.