Hybrid Accounts Payable Assistant

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About the role

  • Accounts Payable Assistant ensuring timely processing of invoices in the finance department. Collaborating with internal teams to maintain supplier relationships and accuracy of financial records.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure invoices are processed accurately and paid to terms (UK and ROW).
  • Ensuring invoices are sent to the relevant approvers and returned in a timely manner.
  • Ensure the business follows the purchase order process
  • Ensure supplier accounts are created and maintained with verified information
  • Work closely with the business to ensure that invoices are approved in an accurate and timely manner, purchase orders are in place and suppliers are paid to terms.
  • Responsible for debit balances on AP Creditors Ledger.
  • Supplier statement reconciliations – ensuring all invoices are received, accounted for and copies requested when not received by email/post.
  • Maintain the accounts payable inbox and take ownership on all invoices and queries assigned to you are completed through to resolution.
  • Ensure supplier & business queries are managed within that team’s SLA
  • Complex monthly reconciliations of TOP supplier accounts e.g. GRNI, Intercompany
  • Monthly reconciliations of bank accounts and journal posting
  • Preparing month end accruals.
  • Direct debit/ payment on account allocations.
  • Provide supporting documentation for auditor queries.
  • Attend monthly stakeholder calls with key suppliers.
  • Support on ad hoc projects & initiatives
  • Assist in highlighting and solving process improvements
  • Collaboration & clear communication with the business and other stakeholders

Requirements

  • Demonstrable experience of working in a similar role is essential.
  • Experience of working with multiple international legal entities and multiple currencies is advantageous.
  • Previous experience working with an ERP system (AP) is essential. Experience working with Oracle is desirable.
  • Experience working in the pharmaceutical / healthcare / life sciences industry is advantageous.
  • Highly computer literate; experience operating with all Microsoft Office software, including a proficiency in Excel to include V-look ups & pivot tables.
  • English and Mathematics GCSE grades A-B (or equivalent).
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders
  • Hold a high level of attention to detail and accuracy, with the ability to problem solve independently
  • Good organisation and prioritisation skills, with the ability to meet deadlines

Benefits

  • 27 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays
  • Pension contributions - 4.5% matched
  • Life assurance - 4x annual salary
  • Flexible Benefits Platform with £25/month Company contribution
  • Annual salary review
  • Independent financial advice service
  • Enhanced Employee Assistance Programme
  • Shopping discounts with retailers
  • Long service awards
  • Recognition scheme & employee of the year awards

Job title

Accounts Payable Assistant

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

High School Diploma

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