Position: Accounts Payable Specialist (SAP)
Location: Burnley, UK
Type: Permanent, full time
Description:
CRC Evans is a leading global expert in the provision of welding and coating services to global energy and critical infrastructure industries.
The Role:
Reporting to the Senior AP Specialist, this position will handle the accounts payables process and T&E expense process, including all related data entry, reporting, and reconciliation tasks.
Role and responsibilities will include, but may not be limited to the following:
* Proven working experience as Accounts Payable Clerk with a solid understanding of book-keeping and accounting payables principals.
* Accurate and timely processing of vendor invoices for 3-way match in SAP.
* Perform monthly vendor account reconciliations with aim of resolving any vendor dispute that arise through liaison with the business and the vendor.
* Preparation of account reconciliations for all AP related accounts.
* Support in month end close process: ensure timely recognition and accurate cut-off of AP.
* Support preparation of Vendor payment run for processing.
* Assist in implementing best practices in department.
* Support vendor Master and bank validation when required.
* Ensure AP compliance with all regulatory requirements (W9, sales tax, 1099 issuances at year end, CIS filings)
T&E Tasks
* Working with the T&E Administrator in our Concur Expense & Travel system, you will be in responsible for auditing and then processing some expense reports regionally.
* Maintain user profiles, documentation, T&E Policy updates and audit records
* Provide ongoing Concur training for new users/system updates and proactively ensure employees understand the T&E policy as well as system features.
* Create and provide training to assist new and existing employees with best practices.
* Perform investigative research to resolve T&E discrepancies and safeguard our company.
* Provide supporting documents and explanation of monthly T&E postings into SAP.
Knowledge and experience required:
* Proven experience in accounts payable / T&E
* Experience with SAP essential (Concur & T&E beneficial)
* Excellent written and oral communication skills
* Strong organizational skills, including the ability to multitask, prioritize various work streams simultaneously, meet tight timelines.
* Technologically savvy, with knowledge of Microsoft Office. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
* Ability to query data, compile reports and provide analysis; undeterred by challenges lacking a standard solution
* Minimum 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) Above Grade C
* AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians) Level 2 or 3
* Positive attitude
* Proactive not reactive
* System savvy. Ability to identify and coordinate the automation of manual processes.
* Acts as an involved value-added member of the team with ability to demonstrate effective teamwork.
* Clear and concise visual presentation skills
* Ability to anticipate, identify and resolve complex financial issues
* Thorough knowledge of UK GAAP
Desirable knowledge and experience
* NVQ/SVQ in Business Administration or Finance
Given current workloads, Simpson Booth regrets to inform that should you have not received feedback after 2 weeks from applying, you need consider your application unsuccessful at this time.