AP/AR Assistant

Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable Assistant

DarlingtonFixed Term Contract - 16 months starting January 2025Salary: £25,000 - £32,000 + 33 days holiday and flexible working

A leader in the manufacturing industry known for their innovative products and commitment to excellence. Seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable Assistant to join an extensive finance team on a fixed-term contract basis.

Key Responsibilities:

You will work reviewing and resolving ageing balances within the GRNI accounts; monitor, maintain and clear GRNI account balances and conduct monthly reconciliation of accounts payable/receivable ledgers to general ledger control accounts and review data for reasonableness and completeness, ensuring JSOX compliance.

• Review and resolve ageing balances within the GRNI Account
• Monitor, maintain and clear GRNI account balances
• Monthly reconciliation of Accounts Payable/Receivable ledgers to general ledger control accounts and review data for reasonableness and completeness ensuring JSOX compliance.
• Prepare regular detailed analysis and reconciliations for the Goods Received Not Invoiced (GRNI) Account.
• Support the daily activity of Accounts Payable/Receivable to ensure accurate and timely accounts payable processing including ongoing reconciliation of supplier accounts relating to vendor financing scheme
• Assisting in the improvement of internal controls related to inventory
• Analyse reasons for invoice queries and ageing balances and work to streamline the internal P2P process with interacting other departments.
• Verify accuracy of postings to supplier accounts GL accounts and cost centres
• Maintain files and documentation thoroughly and accurately, in accordance with company policy and accepted accounting practices

What you will need:

• Previous experience of AP with SAP/ERP system
• Experience with a manufacturing and/or project based company
• Detail oriented, professional attitude and reliable
• Possess strong organisational and time management skills
• Thorough knowledge of applicable accounts payable/general ledger systems and procedures
• A thorough working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel.
• Commitment to working as part of a team

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