Transactional Finance Assistant (Accounts Payable)
12 months FTC
Hybrid 2 days Handforth, 3 days WFH
About the role:
You will manage the end-to-end Accounts Payable function, managing your time and workload to meet deadlines, pay vendors on time and within terms. You will strive to maintain best practices and ensure controls are followed to minimize business risk. You should react quickly to situations, deliver efficiently, and escalate critical issues to your line manager promptly.
About you:
The ideal candidate will have Accounts Payable experience in a high-volume, fast-paced environment, with adaptability to change and strong prioritization skills. Knowledge of retail and experience in a shared-service environment are desirable. Accuracy and diligence are essential, and you should seek continuous development opportunities.
Role & Responsibilities:
* Manage the end-to-end accounts payable process for assigned vendors.
* Build strong internal and external relationships for effective communication.
* Ensure accurate invoice and credit note entry within SLA times in SAP ECC.
* Follow discount vendor processes to ensure correct discounts are applied.
* Monitor and release parked invoices to meet supplier payment terms, avoiding recurrent issues.
* Participate in projects to improve efficiency, including automation and workshops.
* Adhere to SLAs to optimize productivity and customer service.
* Perform statement reconciliations and resolve discrepancies to ensure timely payments.
* Review and report recurrent issues affecting efficiency or vendor payments.
* Manage and resolve queries and overdue accounts swiftly, escalating as needed.
Qualifications required:
* Intermediate Excel skills.
* SAP ECC experience is preferred; similar systems are advantageous.
* Experience with purchase order matching and query resolution.
* Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team.
* Effective workload prioritization skills.
We value diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you believe you can contribute through your values and behaviors, we want to hear from you!
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