Accounts Payable Assistant

Gleeson Recruitment Group; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Accounts Payable Assistant to join their dynamic team in Birmingham. This exciting role offers the opportunity to manage invoice processing and resolve complex queries, ensuring efficient supplier relationships. With a high likelihood of transitioning to a permanent position after a 6-month fixed-term contract, this role is perfect for someone eager to make an impact in a supportive environment. If you're immediately available and ready to tackle challenges in a growing team, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Hybrid working available

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunity to work in a supportive environment

Qualifications

• Experience in invoice processing and Accounts Payable functions.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, knowledge of V-Lookups is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices daily, ensuring they match relevant Purchase Order numbers.
• Investigate and resolve complex queries on outstanding invoices.
• Communicate with suppliers to maintain positive working relationships.

Skills

Invoice Processing

Accounts Payable Functions

Microsoft Excel

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Job description

We are excited to present a fantastic opportunity for an Accounts Payable Assistant to join a growing team within a reputable financial services business based in Birmingham City Centre. This role has become available due to an increase in team growth, and there is a very high likelihood that the position will transition to a permanent role after the initial 6-month fixed-term contract.

As part of the Accounts Payable team, you will be responsible for managing a range of AP tasks, with a particular focus on resolving a backlog of invoices that have complex queries causing delays. You will play a crucial role in ensuring supplier relationships are maintained, queries are addressed, and invoices are processed efficiently.

The business is looking for someone who can hit the ground running and assist with clearing this backlog as quickly as possible, so please only apply if you are immediately available or on a short notice period.

Key Responsibilities:

Process invoices on a daily basis, ensuring they are matched to relevant Purchase Order (PO) numbers and coded correctly for payment
Investigate and resolve complex queries on outstanding invoices, including liaising with internal teams and suppliers to gather missing documentation or clarify discrepancies
Communicate with suppliers to resolve queries, chasing up missing invoices or credit notes, and maintaining positive working relationships
Verify payment runs to ensure all payments are correctly scheduled and accurately reflect approved invoices
Reconcile supplier statements to ensure the outstanding balances align with company records and resolve any discrepancies
Update and maintain the AP ledger, ensuring all transactions are recorded accurately and promptly
Support month-end and year-end processes by ensuring all invoices are processed and queries are resolved to facilitate accurate financial reporting
Assist with general Accounts Payable administration, including filing and managing documentation for audit purposesCandidate Attributes and Skills:

Previous experience in invoice processing and Accounts Payable functions
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (knowledge of V-Lookups is a bonus)
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to liaise confidently with suppliers
Strong attention to detail and ability to work efficiently under pressure
Immediately available or on a short notice periodBenefits:

High likelihood of transitioning to a permanent role after 6 months
Hybrid working available
Opportunity to work in a growing team with a supportive environment
Competitive salary and benefits packageIf you are looking for a new challenge and can start immediately or within a short notice period, we'd love to hear from you! This is a great opportunity to join a growing team with the potential to make the role permanent for the right candidate.

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We are proud to be a disability confident employer.

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