Accounts Payable Specialist/ PTP/ CIS/ End To End Payables/ Free On Site Parking
Forge Talent are supporting a continually evolving and growing group business with a newly created requirement within their Purchase to Pay Team. You will be joining a growing shared service centre to support the end-to-end accounts payable process.
This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced Accounts Payable Clerk (ideally with exposure to and understanding of CIS processes) to utilise their skillset in a varied position.
Accounts Payable Specialist Responsibilities:
* Assist with the setup and onboarding of new vendors within the system, ensuring the accuracy of data.
* Review and accurately process a high volume of process supplier payment files, credit notes, and invoices.
* Proactively resolve supplier queries, ensuring a prompt and timely resolution.
* Review purchase requisitions and distribute purchase order details, ensuring that records are accurate so that relevant management reports can be generated for review.
* Review and process employee expense claims, ensuring that company policy is met, resolving any associated queries.
* Conduct, validate and post vendor rebate calculations.
* Assist with month-end accounts payable tasks, including closing the sub-ledger, preparing AP reports for management commentary, and providing relevant data for cash flow forecasts.
* Ensure ongoing compliance with internal policies, procedures, and controls while executing PTP processes.
* Supplier payment reconciliations, requesting outstanding invoices as required.
* Provide prompt resolution to vendor queries, minimising disruptions to the PTP process.
* Apply CIS accounting rules to subcontractor invoices.
Required Accounts Payable Specialist Experience:
* Previous experience in an end to end Accounts Payable position is essential.
* Experience of working in a fast-paced group business or shared service centre environment is highly advantageous.
* Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritise tasks to meet time sensitive deadlines accordingly.
* PO Management experience
* A high degree of attention to detail, maintaining accuracy whilst working in a high-volume capacity.
* Problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to effectively resolve queries and reach suitable solutions.
* The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
* Confident written and verbal communication skills with the ability to build strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
* A proactive, motivated and ambitious attitude to the role.
* Strong computerised systems skills and intermediate Excel skills
* Knowledge of / exposure to CIS invoice processes is highly advantageous
* This role will require for you to travel to Liverpool 4 days per week (1 day WFH) and so you must live within a commutable distance
If you are an experienced Accounts Payable professional seeking a new challenge, to join a high performing team please either apply or contact Rosie at Forge Talent for further information.