Accounts Payable Administrator

Kentjobs; Tonbridge and Malling; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Southeast is seeking an Accounts Payable Administrator for a temp-to-perm role based in Kings Hill, Kent. This full-time position requires excellent organizational skills to manage a high volume of invoices and ensure compliance with financial policies. Candidates should possess strong communication abilities, attention to detail, and experience with accounting software.

Qualifications

• Proven experience within a fast-paced finance team.
• Knowledge of general accounting procedures.
• Experience with accounting software is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring timely payments to creditors and vendors.
• Communicating with suppliers regarding invoicing queries.
• Reconciliation of invoices and purchase orders.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Organisational Skills

Communication

Numerical Skills

Tools

Microsoft Excel

QuickBooks

Sage

ERP Systems

Job description

Accounts Payable Administrator
Kings Hill, Kent
Monday to Friday 9.00 am - 5.00 pm
Temp to Perm - Immediate start required
£26,000 - £28,000pa

KHR is pleased to partner with one of the fastest-growing businesses in the Southeast, who at present have a great opportunity for an Accounts Payable Administrator to join the business on a full-time, ongoing temporary basis with permanent potential for the right person.

As the Accounts Payable Administrator, you will be responsible for ensuring that the business pays its creditors and vendors on time. This role is crucial to ensuring the business maintains good relationships with its creditors.

Roles and Responsibilities

Communicating with relevant suppliers to process invoicing or payment queries
Attaching the correct documentation to invoices and reconciling purchase orders to invoices received
Posting invoices and credit notes, and ensuring they're coded correctly in the system
Preparing monthly supplier statement reconciliations
Dealing with external and internal queries by phone and email
Preparing and processing supplier payments and ensuring that the Financial Controller has signed all payments off
Ensuring that all accounts payable activities comply with relevant financial policies and procedures
Investigating and resolving outstanding creditor items
Avoiding mistakes and effectively keeping track of accounts payable transactions, working meticulously and paying careful attention to detail
Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of all accounts payable transactions

Candidate Profile

Proven experience within a fast-paced finance team
Knowledge of general accounting procedures
Strong organisational skills, as you will handle a high volume of invoices
Effective communication skills, including being able to actively listen and relay information clearly and concisely
Proficient user of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
Strong numerical skills and attention to detail
Experience with accounting software such as QuickBooks, Sage or ERP systems is highly
desirable


KH Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.