Accounts Payable clerk - 12 month

Job Title: Accounts Payable Assistant - Contract role

Location: Witney (Hybrid)

Salary: £25,000 - £27,000

I am currently partnered with a leading defence organisation located in Oxfordshire. In order to support the continued growth of the business, they are now recruiting for a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Assistant to join their finance department.

The Accounts Payable Assistant will be responsible for efficiently managing accounts payable processes, processing payment runs, liaising with suppliers & creditors and maintaining relationships.

A successful candidate will possess computer skills, including proficiency in Excel and , along with some experience working in a professional or business environment. They should demonstrate a customer service mindset and the ability to learn new computer applications. While experience working in an automated accounting system to process accounts payable, assisting with audits and year end financial closure, and being able to work independently within a fast past environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing a high volume of Invoices, managing & maintaining the purchase ledger
• Reconciling supplier statements and bank statements and company expenses 
• Identifying and resolving queries in an efficient manner
• Provide effective communication with suppliers regarding debit balances 
• Collaborate with other departments or divisions as needed to resolve issues and improve processes
• Intercompany activity management, including invoicing, paying, and reconciling
• Oversees the processing of purchase ledger transactions related to inventory/stock, as well as handling all associated correspondence.

Desired Experience:

• Proficient in the use of Excel and Outlook
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Background in Accounts Payable/experience in a similar accounting and professional corporate environment a plus Self-directed, independent worker and a creative problem-solver
• Experience in the use of an automated accounting software system a plus

If this role is of interest to you then please apply to this advert with your most recent cv.