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The role is to perform the Accounts Payable Assistant activities for the business unit in Widnes. You will be responsible for the processing, payment and allocation of all invoices and other ad-hoc duties. Ensuring that all activities are completed accurately and on a timely basis, whilst providing an excellent level of customer service to both our internal and external customers.
Client Details
We have partnered with an International Pharmaceutical business located in Widnes. They are a £15million turnover business with exciting plans to grow the business by 30% over the coming 12 months expanding their customer portfolio further.
Description
Process all purchase invoices within sufficient time to enable payment in line with agreed supplier payment terms
Resolve any price or quantity variances, missing goods receipts and any other exceptions arising on purchase order invoices
Perform monthly statement reconciliations for key suppliers, projects and ad-hoc tasks
Manage and prioritise a busy accounts payable mailbox which will include invoices and queries to resolve
Identify issues by liaising with key stakeholders, build relations and manage queries
Manage Direct Debit accounts closely and proactively chase invoices from suppliers to clear down debits within a month of DD being collected. Ensure VAT invoices for all payments made via direct debit are obtained and processed onto the ledger to allow payments to be cleared
Work with suppliers to manage payments in accordance with agreed payment terms
Work closely with the business to ensure purchase orders are closed once all goods and invoices have been received
Maintain historical records by attaching invoices and associated documentation in ERP
Other ad hoc duties as required
Profile
- Minimum 3 year's previous experience in an accounts payable role specifically within a high transactional volume environment
- Target driven individual who enjoys working as part of a team
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload to meet agreed SLA's
- Attention to detail ensuring high levels of accuracy
- Excellent communication skills
- Experience of working to tight deadlines
- Good understanding of MS Office including Excel and Outlook
Job Offer
- Up to £30k salary
- 37.5 hour working week
- Permanent role
- Exposure to the system SAP
- 25 days hols, plus BH, plus Birthdays off
