Accounts Payable

Portfolio Credit Control; Oxford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A tech industry firm is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist for a 3-month fixed-term contract in Oxford. The role involves processing around 500 invoices weekly, ensuring timely payments to suppliers, and maintaining supplier relationship management. The ideal candidate should have strong attention to detail and organizational skills, alongside some previous accounts payable experience. Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office is essential. This opportunity supports employee growth within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in accounts payable is preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Practical approach to problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Process approximately 500 incoming invoices weekly.
• Respond to Accounts Payable inquiries within 48 business hours.
• Ensure timely payments to suppliers.
• Approve and pay employee expense reports.
• Reconcile key supplier statements.
• Conduct weekly meetings for issue resolution.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Effective relationship building

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Positive attitude

Education

Accounting qualification (HNC, HND, AAT, Degree or equivalent)

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Portfolio Credit Control are currently partnered with a well-established business in the tech industry in the sector who are currently looking to strengthen the team with an experienced accounts payable specialist.This is a fantastic opportunity to work with an ever-growing business who truly support and develop their employees. This is a 3-month fix term contract.

Job Purpose

To ensure accurate invoice, travel expense and payment processing. To support and liaise with all stakeholders ensuring that any supplier issues within the P2P space are resolved promptly. To monitor and ensure compliance to KPIs. To perform supplier statement reconciliations and supplier account housekeeping.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate processing of circa 500 incoming invoices per week from suppliers, (role shared with other team members).
• Monitor and respond within 48 business hours to any queries coming in to Accounts Payable inbox.
• Make accurate payments to suppliers, aiming to achieve 90% paid on time.
• Review, approve and pay employee expense reports via our SAP Concur system
• Maintain Issue log for allocated entities and hold weekly meetings with internal stakeholders to ensure that issues are resolved within agreed timescales.
• Ensure that key supplier statements are being reconciled and take any necessary corrective actions.
• Ad hoc duties as necessary.

Essential Requirements for the role

• Good eye for detail and good planning and organisational skills
• Ability to multitask and work in a busy, fast paced environment.
• Ability to take initiative and a practical approach to problem solving.
• The ability to build effective relationships with key stakeholders and suppliers.
• The ability to work well in a team and collaborate with others.
• Positive and flexible approach to work

Desirable Requirements for the role

• Previous AP experience in a similar role.
• Good IT skills, including knowledge of SAP & Microsoft Office packages.
• Accounting qualification (HNC, HND, AAT, Degree or equivalent level)
• Working knowledge of general accounting procedures

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Portfolio Payroll Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.