Accounts Assistant

Hochiki Europe; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Gillingham is seeking an Accounts Payable Assistant to manage accounts payable and intercompany transactions. The role includes inputting invoices onto SAP and reconciling supplier statements. Essential requirements include GCSEs in Mathematics and English, with SAP experience considered desirable. This position offers opportunity for growth and training.

Qualifications

• Highly motivated individuals with a passion for success.
• Training will be provided as required.
• Desirable: Previous experience as an Accounts Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Managing Accounts Payable and Intercompany transactions.
• Inputting Purchase Ledger invoices onto SAP.
• Reconciliation of supplier statements and accounts.

Skills

Good oral and written communication skills

Analytic approach to problem solving

Good time management skills

Self-starter with quick learning ability

Education

GCSEs Mathematics and English

AAT or ACCA

Tools

SAP

Windows operating system

Job description

Role Purpose

Managing Accounts Payable and Intercompany transactions at Hochiki Europe (UK) Limited. Ensure all supplier invoices are uploaded onto SAP and supplier statements fully reconciled to SAP.

Responsibilities

• Capturing and checking of purchase requests POs.
• Input of Purchase Ledger invoices onto SAP system.
• Allocating correct SAP Codes to purchase ledger invoices.
• Reconciling supplier statements against vendor accounts on SAP.
• Raising weekly and EOM payments (BACS and TTs).
• Keeping supplier accounts ledger up to date.
• Answering supplier queries and disputes in a timely manner.
• Liaising with relevant departments at Hochiki on POs requests, invoice queries etc.
• Posting of Payments to the purchase ledger (multi-currency $, €, Yen etc) on SAP.
• Checking all bank payments are posted onto SAP (DD, TTs, BACS).
• Cash Management multi-currencies cash management (Payables).
• Produce fully reconciled Supplier Ageing reports for review on a regular basis.
• Provide auditors with Purchase Ledger Schedules AP invoices (Quarterly and Year End).
• Assisting other members of the department when required - Holiday / Sick Cover.
• To carry out any other ad hoc duties.

Working With

• Accounts team, procurement, Hochiki vendors and Internal Departments.

Person Specification

Qualifications

We are looking for individuals who are highly motivated and have a passion to contribute to the success of Hochiki. In addition to this, you will possess the following:

• Essential: GCSEs Mathematics and English
• Desirable: AAT or ACCA.

Experience

• Essential: Training will be provided as required
• Desirable: Previous experience as an Accounts Assistant or similar position

Knowledge

Desirable: SAP

Technical Skills

• Computer Literate with knowledge of Windows operating system

Personal qualities

• Good oral and written communication skills
• An analytic approach to problem solving
• A good thinker and active listener
• Good time management skills
• Good problem solving skills
• Self-starter with the ability to quickly learn about new processes