Job Purpose
The purpose of this role is to deliver specialist support in maintaining the Forces Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable systems, ensuring that all financial processes operate accurately, efficiently, and in line with statutory and organisational requirements. The postholder will act as the Finance Departments principal point of contact for internal colleagues and external suppliers, providing expert guidance, resolving queries, and upholding high standards of customer service across all Accounts Payable and Receivable activities.
Knowledge and Experience
Workload prioritisation Proven ability to work under pressure while managing and prioritising a varied workload. The role requires effective organisation and the ability to contribute to a team environment where deadlines must consistently be met.
Communication skills Strong oral and written communication skills, with the confidence to respond professionally to enquiries from both internal stakeholders and external customers.
HMRC Construction Industry Scheme and VAT knowledge Good working knowledge of CIS and VAT as they apply to Accounts Payable and Receivable processes.
Financial controls Experience operating within strict internal financial controls and procedures, and where applicable, within the financial policies of external bodies such as the Home Office. This includes ensuring that legally enforceable invoices and related transactions are issued correctly and income is recovered appropriately.
Accuracy and attention to detail High level of accuracy and attention to detail to ensure the correct recording, processing, and maintenance of all financial transactions within the postholders remit.
Financial systems experience Experience using financial accounting systems, with an understanding of key interfaces between the General Ledger and the Payables and Receivables modules.
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