Accounts Payable Assistant

My city based client are currently looking for an Accounts Payable Cashier to join their team on a 15 month maternity FTC. 

Duties:

Accounts Payable 

• Managing and maintaining an accurate purchase ledger.
• Administering the set-up of new suppliers within the finance system.
• Managing outstanding purchase orders within the firm’s finance system.
• Matching supplier PO invoices to approved purchase orders.
• Ensuring non-PO invoices are approved and posted in line with firm’s policy/authorisation limits.
• Checking bank details for invoices received against information held within the firm’s finance system.
• Administering the dual verification of bank details in line with firm’s policy
• Identifying and processing urgent office account payments.
• Processing the weekly purchase ledger payment run and distributing remittance advices.
• Liaising with partners/authorised signatories to ensure payments are approved
• Reconciling supplier statements
• Reviewing unallocated AP items and aged creditor report, to ensure entries are matched or resolved without delay.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Previous experience in a similar role
• Good computer literacy and understanding of relevant software.
• Ability to work to specified standards, service levels, and timeframes.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to build strong working relationships.
• Organised
• Good decision-making skills
• Collaborative mindset with a focus on building partnerships and working as part of a team.
• Chrome River and Elite or Aderant experience 

The role is hybrid.