Job Description
Job Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented and organised Accounts Payable Clerk / Purchase Ledger Assistant to join our finance team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in managing our accounts payable processes, ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices and payments. This position requires proficiency in accounting software and a strong ability to analyse financial data.
Responsibilities
* Scan invoices and data onto relevant data capture system used for invoice data and approvals
* Verify scanned invoices for accuracy
* Enter and match invoices to purchase orders according to defined procedures and targets
* Enter invoices without purchase orders according to defined procedures and targets
* Process daily travel & expense claims
* Deal with telephone & e-mail enquiries
* Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies.
* Verify and escalate invoices awaiting authorisation or further action
* Input data for Key Performance Indicators relating to invoice processing.
* Execute payment runs
* Undertake problem-solving in areas relevant to primary duties
* Follow and encourage others within the business to follow set procedures and processes.
* Adhoc work and cover work as required
Requirements
* Demonstrable accounts payable experience
* Good Excel skills and competent with ERP system, preferably SAP
* Good people skills to build strong relationships with team, business, and external partners.
* Good communicator, excellent telephone manners and able to influence others.
* High level of customer service awareness.