Our client, a leading company in the manufacturing sector, is currently seeking an Accounts Payable Assistant to join their team on a contract basis. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, gaining hands-on experience in various aspects of accounts payable.
Role Summary:
You will be required to perform accounts payable transactions in a timely and accurate manner. You must have excellent communication skills to deliver high-quality and consistent service to both internal and external customers, and be prepared to escalate queries within an acceptable timescale when required.
Key Responsibilities: *Purchase invoice activities including: *Matching purchase invoices with goods-in documentation and purchase orders
*Obtaining authorisation of service invoices
*Posting approved invoices to purchase ledger
*Scanning
*Preparing and posting month-end accruals

*Resolving problems arising from the above activity or referring them to the appropriate person
*Preparing and processing weekly payment runs
*Providing support to Accounts Receivable including invoice runs, sending out customer statements
*Reconciliation of purchase ledger balances to supplier statements and resolving all differences, including contact with suppliers where necessary
*Preparing month-end control account reconciliations for purchase ledger
*Data cleansing for the SAP transfer
*Assisting other members of the finance team as directed by the Financial Controller
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities: *Must have proven experience of working within a similar role, within a manufacturing company
*Computer literate - proficient in using computerised information systems in financial and accounting applications
*Intermediate level knowledge of PC software applications and strong understanding of PC operating systems
*Experience working with Microsoft technologies (SQL Server 2008 or newer)
*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 prioritise duties with minimal supervision in order to meet deadlines

If you are a motivated and detail-oriented Accounts Payable professional looking for a new challenge in the manufacturing industry, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client’s dynamic and growing team.