Overview
Torus Group is seeking a detail-oriented and organised Accounts Payable Assistant to join our finance team on a 10-month fixed-term contract. In this role, you’ll play a key part in ensuring the accurate processing and timely payment of invoices across the Group, in line with our Financial Regulations and policies.
You’ll bring a proactive approach to streamlining processes, improving systems, and fostering clear communication with colleagues, suppliers, and contractors. With a strong understanding of the priorities and challenges within Finance, you’ll contribute to the smooth and efficient running of our operations.
What you’ll be doing
* Process high volumes of payments to required standards and deadlines.
* Assist in the provision, maintenance and development appropriate computerised and administrative system to ensure the provision of a quality payments service.
* Liaise with suppliers and users on invoices, payments, and reconciliations.
* Check payments, which include the matching of invoices, and the posting of additional items received against purchase orders and promote automation.
* Input invoice and account data, ensuring separation of duties.
* Cover high-value payment processing when required.
* Maintain strict control of payments within agreed timescales.
* Develop and manage records, reports, and statistical information.
* Support the Accounts Payable Supervisor in setting and delivering service standards.
* Provide cover for purchase order processing when required.
What we are looking for
* GCSE level education or equivalent relevant training/experience.
* Evidence of and commitment to continual personal development
* Experience of accounts payable, including but not limited to registering, matching invoices to POs, processing invoices for payment, dealing with supplier queries and supplier reconciliations
* Track record in implementing change in Financial services which contributes to achieving business goals.
* Evidence of co-ordinating and demonstrating the importance of value for money in everyday operations
Interview Process
* Candidates will undergo in-person interviews, consisting of a competency-based interview.
Additional Information
Each successful applicant will be required to complete the following pre-employment checks prior to a start date being agreed:
* Right to work verification
* Qualification certificate check
* Two satisfactory references
* Occupational Health Questionnaire
* DBS check (if applicable)
* Completion of all new starter documentation including signed T&C’s
Please note, we reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a sufficient number of applications.
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