Our client is a growing organisation with impressive offices on the Oxford Science Park. They have a new permanent requirement in their Finance team for an Accounts Payable Assistant.
Reporting into the Financial Controller, the key responsibilities will be:
- Invoice Processing: Review, code, and input supplier invoices into the accounting system accurately and in a timely manner.
- Payment Processing: Prepare and process payments via BACS, cheques, or other agreed methods, ensuring they are completed on time.
- Reconciliation: Reconcile supplier statements, investigating and resolving any discrepancies to ensure accounts are up to date.
- Supplier Communication: Act as the primary point of contact for supplier queries, handling enquiries related to invoices, payments, and account status in a professional manner.
- Expense Claims: Review and process employee expense claims, ensuring they comply with company policies and procedures.
- Record Maintenance: Maintain organised and accurate financial records, ensuring all documentation related to payables is properly filed.
- Compliance: Ensure that all invoices and payments are authorised according to the company’s approval process, and that transactions comply with relevant financial regulations and internal policies.
- Reporting: Assist with month-end processes by preparing accounts payable reports, including aged creditor reports and accruals.
- Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve the efficiency of the accounts payable process, recommending and implementing improvements where appropriate.
- Support Audits: Provide support during internal and external audits by supplying relevant documentation and explanations.
Candidates that apply should have previous accounts payable experience within a UK organisation. You must have excellent attention to detail, able to work to deadlines and possess good systems skills, in particular Excel. Being a strong communicator is key as well as being a team player.
On offer is a salary of 30-35k (depending on experience), a study support package (if required), enhanced benefits and free onsite parking. The role will initially be predominantly based onsite.