Job Description
A technology business is looking to add an Accounts Payable Assistant to their finance team to be responsible for end-to-end payables tasks through to month end including employee expenses and payment runs. In more detail, your role will include:
* Receive, review and process supplier invoices, matching invoices to PO’s and resolving discrepancies
* Ensure proper coding to general ledger accounts, cost centres, and projects.
* Set up new supplier accounts and maintain accurate existing supplier records.
* Prepare monthly payment runs.
* Reconcile supplier statements and resolve outstanding or overdue items.
* Monitor aged payables and ensure timely payments.
* Build strong working relationships vendors and internal operations.
* Ensure compliance with accounting policies, VAT rules, and approval workflows.
* Prepare AP-related accruals.
* Reconcile AP subledger to the general ledger.
* Contribute to continuous improvement of AP processes and systems.
The ideal candidate will have proven experience in Accounts Payable or a similar finance role with preferred knowledge of AP and VAT compliance. You will be detail-oriented, organised and be able to handle high volumes. transactional work with accuracy while meeting tight deadlines. Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with different stakeholders. Strong working knowledge of Excel (e.g., VLOOKUP, pivot tables) is required with Sage 50 advantageous. The role is 4 days in the office and 1 remote.