Our client, a leading company in the manufacturing sector, is currently seeking an Accounts Payable Assistant to join their team on a contract basis. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, gaining hands-on experience in various aspects of accounts payable.

Role Summary:

You will be required to perform accounts payable transactions in a timely and accurate manner. You must have excellent communication skills to deliver high-quality and consistent service to both internal and external customers, and be prepared to escalate queries within an acceptable timescale when required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Purchase invoice activities including:
  • Matching purchase invoices with goods-in documentation and purchase orders
  • Obtaining authorisation of service invoices
  • Posting approved invoices to purchase ledger
  • Scanning
  • Preparing and posting month-end accruals
• Resolving problems arising from the above activity or referring them to the appropriate person
• Preparing and processing weekly payment runs
• Providing support to Accounts Receivable including invoice runs, sending out customer statements
• Reconciliation of purchase ledger balances to supplier statements and resolving all differences, including contact with suppliers where necessary
• Preparing month-end control account reconciliations for purchase ledger
• Data cleansing for the SAP transfer
• Assisting other members of the finance team as directed by the Financial Controller

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:

• Must have proven experience of working within a similar role, within a manufacturing company
• Computer literate - proficient in using computerised information systems in financial and accounting applications
• Intermediate level knowledge of PC software applications and strong understanding of PC operating systems
• Experience working with Microsoft technologies (SQL Server 2008 or newer)
• Well-organised, detail-oriented, and ability to multitask
• Ability to ensure a high level of service and quality is maintained
• Ability to work independently and prioritise duties with minimal supervision in order to meet deadlines

If you are a motivated and detail-oriented Accounts Payable professional looking for a new challenge in the manufacturing industry, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic and growing team.