Overview
A leading manufacturing firm in Kidlington, Oxfordshire is looking for an Accounts Payable Assistant on a Fixed Term Contract for 1 year to accurately allocate invoices and the reconciliation of supplier invoices.
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Responsibilities
* Daily maintenance of the accounts payable email inbox
* Assist with the processing of Non-PO, PO and Intercompany invoices; chase internal queries with the Material Management department; ensure invoices are coded correctly
* Supplier statement reconciliations and requesting any missing invoices from suppliers
* Resolve issues relating to invoices
* Assist with the month end process
* Assist with the duties around the implementation of the E-invoicing system (Next-evo) - anticipated in 2026
* Creation of Fixed Assets
* Quarterly reporting
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
* Understanding that invoices need to be approved and coded to the right GL codes for accurate reporting data
* Understanding of VAT and general accounting principles
Desirable
* AAT qualification or studying
Education, Qualifications Or Training
* Be able to use SAP and systems efficiently to support this
* Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey financial information clearly to all staff
* Experience of processing high volumes of transactions
* Excel skills welcome
* Knowledge of accounting and VAT principles is essential
* Self-motivated, tenacious, able to consistently deliver service objectives on time
* Uses time management techniques to plan and organise workload, managing peaks and troughs
* Seeks, encourages, and works towards continuous improvement
* Respects diverse perspectives and values of others
* Remains calm and polite under pressure
* Team player, contributes to the group to complete tasks
Additional Requirements
* Due to the nature of this position, you will require DBS Security Clearance and be eligible for SC clearance
* Applicants must meet any/all requirements of Export Compliance Regulations
The Reward
* Private Medical Insurance (Bupa) - single cover for employees paid by the company
* Pension: Auto-enrolled; 6% employer, 4% employee
* Share Incentive Plan and ESOP; annual share schemes at company discretion
* Success Share, Discretionary Group bonus scheme (conditions apply)
* Bikes to Work (up to £3,000) (employee purchase scheme)
* Technology (employee purchase scheme)
* Mydrive (employee car purchase scheme)
* Den-Plan (employee purchase scheme)
* Health-care Cash Scheme
* Personal Accident Insurance (employee purchase scheme)
* Health Assessments
* Travel Insurance
* Financial/Legal Advice (eg, Will-writing; Lasting Power of Attorney)
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Accounting/Auditing and Finance
* Industries: Accounting
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