Accounts Payable

Colas Rail UK; Rugby; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the rail sector is seeking an Accounts Payable Administrator to manage supplier invoices and maintain relationships with suppliers. This role involves processing high volumes of invoices, ensuring accuracy, and coordinating with various departments. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, proficient in Excel, and possess a positive attitude.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

26 days Annual Leave

Industry leading Life Assurance

Healthcare Cash Plan

Wellbeing Employee Assistant Programme

Pension Scheme

Eye Care Vouchers

Long Service Award

Season Ticket Loan

Qualifications

• Experience in purchase ledger processes and procedures.
• Detail-oriented with a strong attention to detail.
• Positive outlook and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Daily matching, checking, and processing of supplier invoices.
• Liaising with divisions regarding purchase orders.
• Maintaining strong relationships with suppliers.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Clear Communication

Proficient in accounting software

Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Job description

Purpose of the Role

The purpose of an Accounts Payable Administrator role is to ensure that all invoices are accurately processed, recorded, and paid in a timely manner while adhering to company policies and procedures. This involves receiving invoices, verifying them against purchase orders, aligning with the business and suppliers, matching and approvals processing, reconciling accounts and supplier statements and maintaining accurate records.

Person Specification

• Experience in purchase ledger processes and procedures
• Proficient in accounting software and Microsoft Excel
• Detail oriented with strong attention to detail
• A clear communicator
• Positive outlook and a willingness to learn
• Ability to work independently
  
  

Key Responsibilities

Tasks Will Be Allocated Within The Services Finance Team By The FP&A Manager. The Exact Tasks Undertaken By The Accounts Payable Administrator Will Vary Over Time Depending On Resourcing And Business Need But Will Mainly Include Items Such As

• Daily matching, checking and processing high volume of supplier invoices against purchase orders and goods received notes
• Liaising with other divisions and departments on purchase orders and goods received notes
• Supporting the central team with the payment runs.
• Checking and reconciling supplier statements
• Dealing with supplier enquiries
• Maintaining strong relationships with suppliers
• Review and close purchase orders in the accounting system
• Identify and action aged GRNs in the accounting system
• Supporting the business on AP best practises
• Support on audit investigations
• Support with cost allocations within the division.
  
  

What we Offer

• Competitive Salary
• 26 days Annual Leave
• Industry leading Life Assurance
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• Wellbeing Employee Assistant Programme
• Pension Scheme
• Eye Care Vouchers
• Long Service Award
• Season Ticket Loan