Accounts Payable Assistant - Reed : Job Details

Accounts Payable Assistant

Reed

Job Location : Walsall, UK

Posted on : 04/09/2024 - Valid Till : 04/10/2024

Job Description :

Accounts Payable Assistant Required. 

My client is looking to add to its growing team with the addition of an Accounts Payable Assistant. 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.

Working hours are Monday to Friday 9-5pm, this role is a Permanent position - Salary £28k.

Location is Walsall Town Centre, parking Available for employees.   

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 parties.
  • 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.

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