Overview
A leading manufacturing firm in Kidlington, Oxfordshire are looking for an Accounts Payable Assistant on a Fixed Term Contract for 1 year to accurately allocate invoices and reconcile supplier invoices.
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 and ensure invoices are coded to the correct GL codes
* 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
* An understanding that invoices need to be approved and coded to the right GL codes in order to have accurate reporting data
* An understanding of VAT and general accounting principles
Desirable
* AAT qualification or student
Education, Qualifications Or Training
* Be able to use SAP and systems efficiently to support this
* Excellent communication skills, with an ability to convey financial information clearly to all staff members
* Experience of processing high volumes of transactions
* Excel skills are welcome
* Knowledge of accounting and VAT principles is essential
* A self-motivated, tenacious individual 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
* Recognises and respects the perspectives and values of others
* Remains calm and polite under pressure
* Team player who actively contributes to their 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 all requirements of Export Compliance Regulations
The Reward
In joining you will play a critical part in delivering the most efficient helicopters for its customers, who serve, protect, save lives and carry passengers in demanding environments. On top of your competitive base salary, you will have access to the following benefits below:
* Private Medical Insurance (Bupa) - single cover for employees paid by the company
* Pension: Auto-enrolled – employee contributions 4%, company 6%
* 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)
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