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Job title
Accounts Payable Assistant
Ref no. | BHN582276 |
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Location | Fareham, England |
Start date | ASAP |
Job type | Contract 6 months |
Job status | Closed |
Job summary
Barclay Meade are supporting our client, an international company within the manufacturing sector, in recruiting for an Accounts Payable Assistant for a 6 month contract!
Key skills required for this role
accounts payable, manufacturing background, immediately available, knowledge of PC software applications, Micrsoft technologies, multitask,
Important
accounts payable, manufacturing background, immediately available, knowledge of PC software applications, Micrsoft technologies, multitask
Job description
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.