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Finance AP Assistant
Experienced Accounts Payable finance assistant required for a large, successful retail business based at their Head Office in Plymouth. Reporting to the Overheads Manager, you will be involved in various day to day operations of the finance department
You will need to be well organised and proficient in dealing with the ‘unexpected’. You will enjoy working alongside others as part of a team. You will need to be adaptable, confident, and able to adapt with the needs of the business.
Responsibilities
1. Full ownership of our Data capture AP system
2. Coding of all invoices to the correct P&L or Balance sheet code
3. Controlling the mailbox of all supplier queries and documents
4. Aged creditor reviews
5. Managing Direct debit and Proforma accounts
6. Assigning invoices to GRN
7. Ensuring the approval of all invoices are met to meet payment term deadlines.
8. Ability to seek and make improvements to the day-to-day function
9. Supplier statement reconciliations
10. Liaising with internal and external colleagues to resolve outstanding disputes.
11. Assisting with the preparation of month end.
12. Covering adhoc duties when required.
Skills & Requirements:
13. Proven experience of working in a fast-paced environment.
14. High level of organizational skills
15. Financial qualification (AAT or equivalent) desirable
16. Excellent communication and analytical skills
17. The ability to work autonomously and as part of a wider team, adhering to strict deadlines.
18. High level of accuracy
19. Excellent attention to detail
20. IT literate with intermediate / advanced Excel skills
What we offer:
21. Competitive salary
22. Recognised and accredited accounting qualification
23. Pension
24. Long service awards
25. Employee discount
26. Cycle to work scheme
27. Flexible and Hybrid working
Position: Permanent, Full-time
Hours: Monday – Friday, 08:45am – 17:30pm.
Location: Plymouth, Devon
Salary: Competitive Salary