Accounts Payable Assistant - Connells Group HQ : Job Details

Do you have an interest in finance/accounts and looking for that first role and opportunity to kick start your career?If so, Connells Group can offer you training, career development and you can be part of one the largest estate agency and property service providers in the UK.As part of the Group Finance Department, your role as Accounts Payable Assistant will be responsible for processing suppliers’ invoices, handling supplier queries and reconciling supplier statements.You will be responsible for ensuring that all invoices are processed accurately and efficientlySome of your duties will include:

• Review, verify and code all incoming invoices in accordance with the company’s policies andstandard accounting practice; liaise with suppliers regarding any issues.
• Check company bank details prior to entering invoice information into the authorisation system.
• Ensure that all invoices are authorised by the appropriate person(s) in accordance with thegroup’s Delegation of Authority (DOA).
• Ensure that all invoices are processed accurately and on a timely basis. This will include chasing authorisation from approvers to help ensure invoices are approved promptly and payment.
• Ensure all enquiries from internal stakeholders and suppliers are handled efficiently and professionally.
• Reconcile transactions on supplier’s accounts ensuring accounts are up to date and overpayments are not made.
• Regularly monitor the Accounts Payable mailboxes and respond to queries within two working days.
• Undertake any other duties which may be requested by the line manager.

We are looking for someone who has:

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills, in particular Excel
• Ability to work on own initiative
• A customer focused approach to work
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)

Connells Group UK is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.CF00542