Accounts Payable Assistant

Description

Accounts Payable - 6 Month Contract

Location: Central Services, Liverpool

Salary: Up to 26,000

Working Pattern: Hyrid (2 days WFH)

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a global organisation within their Central Services function based in Liverpool. The team provides international support across Accounting, HR, Supply Chain and IT.

The role focuses on the processing of supplier invoices - from scanning and verification through to approvals, query resolution, and supplier account reconciliation. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong accounts payable experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Role Objective

Processing of supplier invoices, from scanning, verification and approval to dealing with supplier queries and reconciling supplier accounts.

Principal Accountabilities and Responsibilities

Reviews all invoices for appropriate information and correct back-up documentation in readiness for scanning

Put PO and non-PO invoices into workflow for approval

Follows up on outstanding invoices awaiting approval with relevant departments, buyers, cost controllers and others

Deals efficiently and effectively with supplier queries

Reconciles supplier statements, researching and correcting discrepancies when required

Maintains historical records by filing documents

Maintains files, documentation and records thoroughly and accurately, in accordance with company policy and good practice

Dealing with debit balances

Proactively work to reduce aged items and increase payment on time

Follows processes and guidelines

Understanding regional Tax requirements

Person Specification

Essential

Solid experience of accounts payable practices and procedures

Experience of working with PO and non-PO invoices

Must demonstrate a Pro-active mind set

Able to prioritise and work under pressure as an empowered and accountable person

Can adapt quickly to change and demonstrate a flexible approach to work

Able to work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, high-volume environment

Strong skills in problem-solving and resolution

Able to multi-task

Strong communicator, both in writing and in person

Desirable

Understanding of processing invoices for multiple legal entities

Understanding of processing invoices in a variety of currencies

Experience in a similar commercial environment

Ad ID: 5417440735