Accounts Payable Assistant
Location: Oldham, OL4 5JL
Working Hours: Full Time
Salary: Competitive Salary (DOE)
Character Options Limited is one of the UK’s leading toy companies. We are engaged in the design, development, manufacture, and international distribution of a wide range of toys, games, and playthings.
Our brands include Goo Jit Zu, Doctor Who, Mighty Morphing Power Rangers, Peppa Pig, Teletubbies, Chill Factor, Sticki Rolls, Aphmau and Relatable Games.
The Role
Ever wondered what it is like to support a fast-paced finance team behind some of the UK’s most recognisable toy brands?
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Assistant to support our Finance function by managing the purchase ledger process and ensuring invoices, payments and reconciliations are processed accurately and on time.
This role suits someone who enjoys working with detail, likes structure and takes pride in keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes.
Main duties include:
* Processing purchase invoices accurately and promptly
* Maintaining invoice approval systems in line with authorised controls
* Preparing and processing supplier payments (BACS/cheque) in accordance with payment terms
* Setting up supplier accounts and dealing with supplier queries
* Reviewing and reconciling supplier statements
* Performing bank reconciliations and cashbook postings
* Dealing with multi-currency bank accounts
* Supporting automation and improvement of purchase ledger processes
* Assisting with month-end reporting
* Undertaking various ad-hoc finance duties as required
Requirements
Essential
* 1–2 years’ experience in a similar role
* Strong communication skills
* Computer literate with strong Excel skills
* High attention to detail and accuracy
* Ability to manage workload and meet deadlines
Desirable
* Experience using Microsoft Business Central
What’s in It For You
* Flexible working available
* Auto-enrolment into a pension
* Private medical cover
* Life assurance
* Company sick pay
* 22 days of annual leave
* Bonus scheme
* Staff purchases
* Free parking
* Overtime as required
* Further study support
If you are ready to start your career at Character Options Limited, then click APPLY now! We can’t wait to hear from you!
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