Role: Accounts Payable Administrator Contract: Permanent Hours: Monday Friday 0800 - 1700 Location: Northampton Why work for DACHSER? Were a family-owned global logistics provider delivering over 83 million shipments a year, including everything from fashion, DIY, chemicals to medical equipment. Internationally, we are among the top 15 logistics providers in terms of sales revenue. We combine and integrate the world's most intelligent logistics network capabilities that keep the global economy running today and tomorrow. DACHSER is a diverse, innovative and energetic workplace where everyone's ideas are always welcomed and considered. We strive to keep the family sentiment running through the business which creates an exciting, ambitious and supportive work ethic. Whether you are looking at opportunities in operations, as part of our Regional Office or support teams, we offer a competitive salary and a range of benefits. Pension Contribution 27 Days Holiday Employee Assistance Programme Discount Platform Life Assurance Benefit Cycle To Work Scheme Purpose Of The Role: Support Accountant and UK Finance Manager in the centralised Accounts Payable function and ADHOC projects To work as part of a busy team and to be proactive and efficient in the processing of invoices, credits and queries relating to Accounts Payable Proactively engage with internal staff and external suppliers to develop strong working relationships and increase efficiency within the Finance Department To ensure that all Dachser UK suppliers are paid in a timely manner Key Responsibilities: Processing purchase invoices and credits Validating invoices/credit notes on Kofax system Processing weekly/monthly payment runs Reconciliation of Supplier Statements Dealing with ad hoc supplier queries Opening and distributing the post Dealing with other Dachser UK staff to ensure all invoices are appropriately approved via our BEST system Making ad hoc manual payments as requested Maintaining a high level of accuracy and confidentiality with respect to all aspects of the role Opening new supplier accounts Maintaining and checking bank details according to company policy. Work with various currencies Ensure database is accurate and kept up to date Prioritisation of workload to successfully meet deadlines. Skills & Experience: Excellent planning and organisational skills with the ability to solve problems and resolve issues Ability to work on own initiative Innovative approach Persuasive, motivational and persistent Ability to balance the reactive aspects of the role with the proactive elements required to meet the departments objectives Strong communication skills must have the ability to communicate with all levels and on all platforms Strong influencing and negotiating skills Working knowledge of Microsoft Office IT literate with attention to detail Desired working knowledge of SAP Desired good educational background with an aptitude for numbers Desired working knowledge and experience of Accounts Payable