Accounts Payable Administrator

Albert Bartlett; Airdrie; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Plans

Life Assurance

Annual Leave Package

Support towards professional qualifict

Job summary

Albert Bartlett, a leader in the UK potato industry, is seeking an Accounts Payable Administrator to join our finance team. You will process supplier invoices, maintain the purchase ledger, and manage payment runs to support cash flow.

Role requires strong attention to detail, Excel proficiency, and experience with purchase ledgers. Commercial awareness and confidentiality are essential in a manufacturing/FMCG environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in accounts payable or purchase ledger roles.
• Good knowledge of accounting principles and purchase ledger systems.
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and accounting software- ideally Infor M3 system.
• Effective communication skills to liaise with suppliers and internal teams.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Experience within manufacturing or FMCG industries is desirable but not essential.
• Professional and trustworthy with a commitment to confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Process and reconcile purchase invoices, credit notes, and expense claims accurately and timely.
• Maintain the purchase ledger and ensure all entries are correctly posted.
• Prepare and execute payment runs, including BACS and cheque payments.
• Liaise with suppliers to resolve invoice discrepancies and payment queries.
• Assist with month-end financial reporting and reconciliation activities.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and internal controls regarding payments.
• Support audit processes by providing necessary documentation and information as required.

Skills

Accounts payable experience

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Independent worker

Tools

Infor M3 system

Excel

Job description

Albert Bartlett, a leader in the UK potato industry with a heritage dating back to 1948, is seeking a diligent and organised Accounts Payable Administrator to join our finance team. This vital role ensures timely and accurate processing of supplier invoices, maintaining strong relationships with our vendors and supporting the overall financial operations of the business.

As an Accounts Payable Administrator, you will be responsible for processing purchase invoices, ensuring accurate ledger entries, managing payment runs, and resolving payment queries. This position is essential in maintaining the integrity of our financial data and contributing to efficient cash flow management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process and reconcile purchase invoices, credit notes, and expense claims accurately and timely.
• Maintain the purchase ledger and ensure all entries are correctly posted.
• Prepare and execute payment runs, including BACS and cheque payments.
• Liaise with suppliers to resolve invoice discrepancies and payment queries.
• Assist with month-end financial reporting and reconciliation activities.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and internal controls regarding payments.
• Support audit processes by providing necessary documentation and information as required.
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• Proven experience in accounts payable or purchase ledger roles.
• Good knowledge of accounting principles and purchase ledger systems.
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and accounting software- ideally Infor M3 system.
• Effective communication skills to liaise with suppliers and internal teams.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Experience within manufacturing or FMCG industries is desirable but not essential.
• Professional and trustworthy with a commitment to confidentiality.
• Working hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday 8.30AM-5PM.

• Pension Plans
• Life Assurance
• Annual Leave Package
• Support towards professional qualifications