Accounts Payable

Our client, a family-owned FMCG supplier, is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Clerk to join their growing finance team to assist with the processing of both UK and overseas invoices. 

This is a fast-paced role, and you will be reporting into the Finance Manager.  Previous experience of working within a manufacturing environment is desirable, as well as knowledge of Sage 50 accountancy software.
 

• £25,000 - £28,000 dependent upon experience
• Monday to Friday 9.00 am – 5.00 pm (30 minutes for lunch – 40 hour working week)    
• 20 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays  
• Statutory pension
• On-site car parking
• Please note that this is an office-based role

Duties and responsibilities: 

• Matching invoices with GRN’s and PO’s and resolving any queries with internal departments
• Post invoices onto Sage 50 system
• Supplier statement reconciliations and query resolution
• Liaising with suppliers for credit notes and POD’s
• Setting up new suppliers
• Bank Reconciliations - desirable
• Understanding of foreign currency transactions
• Calculation of VAT on purchased items
• Reconciliation of expenses, credit cards and petty cash
• Updating customer and billing information on the system

Skills and experience required:

• Minimum of 2 years previous Accounts Payable experience in a fast-paced environment, preferably within a manufacturing environment
• Previous experience of high-volume UK and overseas accounts payable is desirable
• Strong attention to detail
• Experience of using accounting software packages (Navision desirable)
• Strong excel skills (pivot tables and VLOOKUP’s desirable)