Eligibility: You must be eligible to work in the UK.
About the Role
Academia is seeking an Accounts Payable Clerk / Accounts Assistant to join our dedicated and passionate Finance team. This is a full-time position providing maternity cover for twelve months, with the potential to become permanent at the end of this period.
The role will be based at our headquarters in Hemel Hempstead, primarily working in an Accounts Payable team of three, with support to a wider Finance team of eleven as needed. The finance team is mainly UK-based.
This is a hybrid role, with up to two days a week working from home (subject to management discretion).
Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate will have previous experience as an Accounts Payable clerk in a B2B environment, enjoy working in a dynamic business, and possess analytical skills with problem-solving capabilities. Responsibilities include liaising with internal teams and external customers to ensure timely supplier payments and effective team functioning.
Key Responsibilities
* Processing and verifying purchase invoices, matching purchase orders to supplier invoices, and resolving discrepancies.
* Preparing supplier payments and performing credit card analysis.
* Processing expense payment runs and reconciling supplier statements.
* Sharing responsibility for finance-related tickets, answering calls, and performing administrative duties.
Additional Support
As part of the wider finance team, you may assist with other tasks such as credit control, supporting senior managers, or ad-hoc duties.
Key Skills & Experience
* Keen eye for detail and excellent communication skills.
* Strong numeracy and problem-solving skills.
* Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel, including V Lookups) and ability to learn finance systems like Epicor and Xero.
* Understanding of Accounts Receivable processes.
Why Join Academia?
Academia is an innovative, rapidly expanding technology company committed to transforming IT services for large public and private sector clients. We value teamwork, innovation, integrity, and customer service. With over 20 years of success, we are a top-tier IT solutions provider with revenues exceeding £150 million, recognized by industry awards including CRN Reseller of the Year. Supported by Strive Capital, we are poised for continued growth in new areas.
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