Job Description - Accounts Payable Associate

Axon Moore are proud to be working with a well-established global engineering and manufacturing organisation based in West Manchester. The centre supports the financial transactions of the UK Packaging and Converting divisions.

The primary function of the Accounts Payable Associate is to support the Accounts Payable processes, including resolving queries, running reports, posting invoices, preparing and processing payment runs, and liaising with internal departments and external stakeholders.
This role will predominantly support UK sites.


RESPONSIBILITIES
*Runs daily cash bank reconciliations
*Process vendor invoices in the ERP system, and ensure they are matched to the goods received and original PO quantities and prices
*Resolve discrepancies with internal Purchasing, Operations and external vendors
*Once matched, propose payment schedules to Divisional Finance for guidance and send for payment approval
*On approval ensure vendors are paid promptly
*Maintaining direct debits reconciliations, unallocated cash and aged creditors reports
*Supporting month-end processes
*Verifying vendor accounts by reconciling monthly statements and related transactions
*Maintaining historical records by filing or archiving documents
*Ensuring that tax is accounted correctly on invoices
*Protecting organization’s values by keeping information confidential
*Maintaining SLAs and KPIs within expectations

QUALIFICATIONS
*A minimum of 4 GCSE’s, or equivalent, including Mathematics and English
*Financial qualification is desirable
*Good knowledge of excel, including reporting, lookups and pivot tables
EXPERIENCE:
*At least 2 years’ experience working in Accounts Payable in a Shared Service environment
*Knowledge of accounting systems, ERP

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:
*Strong written and verbal communication skills
*Excellent IT literacy, specifically Excel and good knowledge of MS Office including Teams and Outlook, knowledge of common accounting packages
*Working in SharePoint for filing and managing tasks
*Knows fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of Accounting
*Organised with the ability to multitask and prioritise
*Passion for process improvement
*Working towards achieving SLAs and supporting the monthly KPIs
*Customer focused, ability to provide quality service and flexibility
*Knowledge of AS 400, JD Edwards, Power Link XA is desirable but not essential
*Participating in conference call via Teams
*Phone skills

PERSONAL SPECIFICATION:
*Knows the concepts, practices and procedures of Accounting
*Ability to learn and take on new processes
*Ability to initiate and work independently
*Ability to work in a team
*Communicates effectively within a complex business environment
*Problem solving skills, action oriented
*Attention to detail and ability to document to a high standard
*Full driving licence is required