Accounts Payable Administrator

Solotech; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in live productions seeks a finance assistant to support the transactional team. The successful candidate will manage purchase invoices, ensuring accuracy and timely processing, while contributing to a dynamic department. Essential qualifications include GCSEs and proficiency in accounting software, with opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Competitive Medical Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Opportunities for training and career advancement

Qualifications

• Requires a minimum of 1 year experience in a relevant role.
• Proficient in Excel and accounting software.
• Must possess a meticulous eye for detail.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for daily processing of 150-200 purchase invoices.
• Ensure invoices are authorised and recorded accurately.
• Deal with all enquiries related to invoices and payments.

Skills

IT skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Team player

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Minimum of 2 GCSEs

AAT level 2 preferred

Tools

Excel

Sage50

D365

Job description

Social network you want to login/join with:

col-narrow-left

Client:

Solotech

Location:

Job Category:

Other

-

EU work permit required:

Yes

col-narrow-right

Job Reference:

2b49b52b39c2

Job Views:

5

Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

col-wide

Job Description:

Solotech is not accepting Agency/Recruiter submissions.

Working as part of the transactional team and reporting to the Sales and Purchase Ledger Manager, this role provides support to the Finance Department, ensuring that the operation delivers exceptional service to its suppliers, ensuring output meets the requirements of the business. The role requires the candidate to work flexibly in a developing environment. In addition, the role may be required to assist or cover other roles within the operation, for which full training and support will be given.

Why Solotech?

To take your career to the next level! As a global leader in live productions, systems integration and virtual technology, our team is comprised of more than 2,000 passionate individuals. Our ambition? To deliver spectacular experiences worldwide.

• Responsible for day-to-day processing of purchase invoices (between 150-200 per week), stock and non-stock, ensuring that invoices are checked, prices are correct, and that any discrepancies are investigated and dealt with appropriately.
• Ensure that invoices are authorised for payment by relevant department managers and matched to Purchase Orders.
• Ensure that invoices are recorded and entered on the Sage 50 system using appropriate account codes and that payments are posted on the system accurately.
• Deal with all enquiries related to invoices/payments, answering telephone calls and emails, and liaising with relevant departments as necessary to ensure enquiries are dealt with in a professional and timely manner.
• Assist in the management of the shared AP inbox.
• Set up new supplier accounts and amend existing supplier details as and when required.
• Reconciliation of supplier accounts as well as identifying and correcting accounting errors.
• Assist with period end close activities.
• Any other reasonable ad-hoc requests as required by management.

Essential skills / experience:

• Good IT skills and knowledge of using Excel and accounting software.
• Meticulous eye for detail and good planning and organisational skills.
• Good telephone manner.
• Ability to multitask and work in a busy, fast-paced and challenging environment.
• Ability to take initiative and a practical approach to problem solving.
• Positive and flexible approach to work.
• Proficient in Excel, Word, Microsoft Office, Sage50.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, both written and oral.
• Team player.
• Experience of using D365.

Professional requirements:

• Right to work and remain in the UK.

Level of education:

• Minimum of 2 GCSEs (grade 5 and above or equivalent) to include English and Maths.
• AAT level 2 preferred and further study is available for the right candidate.
• A minimum of 1 year experience in a relevant role.

Our offer to you:

• Competitive Medical Cash Plan
• Employee Assistance Program: free counselling, legal support & 24/7 help line
• Opportunities for training and career advancement