Accounts Payable Assistant

Posted 26 June by Reed Accountancy
Featured

Register and upload your CV to apply with just one click

Experienced Accounts Payable finance assistant required for a large, successful retail business.  Reporting to the Overheads Manager, you will be involved in various day to day operations of the finance department.You will need to be well organised and proficient in dealing with the ‘unexpected’. You will enjoy working alongside others as part of a team. You will need to be adaptable, confident, and able to adapt with the needs of the business.

Responsibilities

  • Full ownership of our Data capture AP system
  • Coding of all invoices to the correct P&L or Balance sheet code
  • Controlling the mailbox of all supplier queries and documents
  • Aged creditor reviews
  • Managing Direct debit and Proforma accounts
  • Assigning invoices to GRN
  • Ensuring the approval of all invoices are met to meet payment term deadlines. 
  • Ability to seek and make improvements to the day-to-day function
  • Supplier statement reconciliations
  • Liaising with internal and external colleagues to resolve outstanding disputes.
  • Assisting with the preparation of month end.
  • Covering adhoc duties when required.

Skills & Requirements:

  • Proven experience of working in a fast-paced environment.
  • High level of organizational skills
  • Financial qualification (AAT or equivalent) desirable
  • Excellent communication and analytical skills
  • The ability to work autonomously and as part of a wider team, adhering to strict deadlines.
  • High level of accuracy
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • IT literate with intermediate / advanced Excel skills

What we offer:

  • Competitive salary
  • Recognised and accredited accounting qualification
  • Pension
  • Long service awards
  • Employee discount
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Flexible and Hybrid working

Does this sound like you?  If so, please click Apply now. Should you have any questions, please get in touch with Gemma Patton in the Reed Plymouth office.

Application questions

Are you and experienced Accounts Payable Assistant?
Do you have GCSE Grace C/4 or above in Maths & English?
Are you happy for the role to be sole office based?
Are you competent with Excel?
Do you hold AAT L2 or above.?

Reference: 52898733

Please note Reed.co.uk does not communicate with candidates via Whatsapp, and we will never ask you to provide your bank, passport or driving licence details during the application process. To stay safe in your job search and flexible work, we recommend visiting JobsAware, a non-profit, joint industry and law enforcement organisation working to combat labour market abuse. Visit the JobsAware website for information and free expert advice for safer work.

Report this job