Job Description
Account Payable with Study Support
Buzzing, fast paced and busy company are recruiting an accounts payable accountant due to internal promotion. The company are a leader in their field and have been established for many years. They offer excellent benefits, study support and a supportive working environment. Further benefits include amazing office Christmas and summer parties, team nights out and Friday drinks.
Job Responsibilities:
- Review all invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to payment
- Process 3 way P.O. matching invoices, up to 100 plus line items
- Ensure costs are being posted to the correct cost code and cost centre
- Process monthly payment runs (twice per month) for supplier and inter-company payments
- Audit and process credit card bills
- Match invoices to cheques, obtain all signatures for cheques and distribute cheques accordingly
- Respond to all vendor inquiries and work with procurement team to resolve supplier issues
- Reconcile vendor statements, research and correct discrepancies
- Assist in month-end/year-end closing and manage supplier payment accruals as well as providing supporting documentation for audits
- Maintain files and documentation thoroughly and accurately, in accordance with company policy and accepted accounting practices
- Reporting to AP Manager, Head of Finance and Finance Director
Preferred Skills:
- Solid experience of Accounts Payable
- Must have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Ability to interact with employees and vendors in a professional manner
- Proficient in Excel, Word and Outlook, Sage experience a plus
- Strong problem-solving skills, basic accounting principles knowledge, documentation skills, research and resolution skills, data analysis and multi-tasking skills
- Solid knowledge of applicable accounts payable/general ledger systems and procedures, financial chart of accounts and corporate procedures
- Excellent interpersonal skills – to communicate effectively with customers, external contacts and staff in all areas of the business
- Can set realistic deadlines and schedule time efficiently, prioritising tasks and resources
- Can identify urgent decisions and is able to take responsibility when action is imperative
Personal Attributes:
- Flexible and adaptable to changing working requirements
- Comfortable working under pressure in a busy environment and able to multi-task
- Positive 'can do' attitude
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team
Salary: £23,000 to £28,000
Benefits: 28 days holiday, pension, private healthcare and cycle to work scheme
Please send your CV through to sean@crowleycox.co.uk or give me a call on 020 8246 4877.