Accounts Payable Administrator

We are seeking an Accounts Payable Administrator who will work as part of the transactional team. Reporting to the AR and AP Manager, this role will provide support to the Finance Department, ensuring that the operation delivers exceptional service to its suppliers and ensuring output meets the requirements of the business. The role requires the incumbent to work flexibly in a developing environment. In addition, the role may be required to assist or cover other roles within the operation, for which full training and support will be given., Responsible for day to day processing of purchase invoices (between 150-200 per week), stock and non-stock, ensuring that invoices are checked, prices are correct, and that any discrepancies are investigated and dealt with appropriately.
- Ensure that invoices are authorised for payment by relevant department managers and matched to Purchase Orders.
- Ensure that invoices are recorded and entered on the Sage 50 system using appropriate account codes and that payments are posted on the system accurately.
- Deal with all enquiries related to invoices/payments, answering telephone calls and emails, and liaising with relevant departments as necessary to ensure enquires are dealt with in a professional and timely manner.
- Assist in the management of the shared AP inbox.
- Set up new supplier accounts and amend existing supplier details as and when required.
- Reconciliation of supplier accounts as well as identifying and correcting accounting errors.
- Assist with period end close activities.

Minimum of 5 GCSEs (grade 5 and above or equivalent) to include English and Maths
- AAT level 2 preferred and further study is available for the right candidate.

Experience:
- Experience in a similar/ accounts payable role.
- Good IT skills and knowledge of using Excel and accounting software, specifically Sage 50.
- Meticulous eye for detail and good planning and organisational skills.
- Good telephone manner.
- Ability to multitask and work in a busy, fast paced and challenging environment.
- Ability to work accurately at a reasonable speed.
- Ability to take initiative and a practical approach to problem solving.
- Positive and flexible approach to work.,

• Accounts payable: 1 year (required)
  
  Generous holiday allowance, 25 days + bank holidays.


- Employee Assistance Program: free counselling, legal support & 24.7 help line.

- Opportunities for training and career advancement.

- Pension plan with employer contribution.

- Cycle to Work Scheme.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £26,000.00-£28,000.00 per year,
• Company pension


• Cycle to work scheme


• Free parking


• Health & wellbeing programme


• On-site parking


• Private medical insurance


Schedule:

• Monday to Friday