Accounts Payable Assistant

Kenneth Brian Associates Limited; Leatherhead; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Kenneth Brian Associates Limited in Leatherhead is seeking an Accounts Payable Assistant on a 6-month fixed-term contract to join a fast-paced finance team.

You will handle invoice matching, input and reconciliation, supplier queries, and month-end processes, gaining exposure to a reputable brand and a supportive corporate environment.

Intermediate Excel skills and strong communication are essential, with a proactive approach to process improvements.

Qualifications

• Intermediate Excel knowledge is essential.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Good analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Able to meet deadlines and work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Matching invoices to purchase orders and verifying quantities, prices and discounts.
• Inputting invoices into accounts software and creating import files; Excel reconciliation.
• Raise and follow up supplier queries to a satisfactory conclusion.
• Reconcile monthly supplier statements.
• Provide information to Finance Manager for monthly accruals and assist with mid-month and month-end payment runs.
• Assist with onboarding new purchase order/electronic filing software to reduce printed paperwork and streamline processes.
• Ad hoc tasks to support the Purchase Ledger and broader Finance Team.

Skills

Excel

Communication

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Job description

Kenneth Brian Associates is delighted to partner with a highly prestigious, well-established business based in Leatherhead to recruit an Accounts Payable Assistant.

Joining a collaborative and talented finance team, this 6-month fixed-term contract offers an excellent opportunity to add a reputable brand to your resume while working in a supportive, fast-paced corporate environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Matching invoices to purchase orders, checking for correct product, quantities/prices and/or discounts
• Input (upload) invoices into accounts software (create import files and Excel reconciliation);
• Raise queries with suppliers and follow through to satisfactory conclusion;
• Resolve supplier queries;
• Reconcile monthly supplier statement
• Provide information as requested by Finance Manager for monthly accrual;
• Prepare mid-month and month end payment run and obtain approval;
• Assist with onboarding new purchase order/electronic filing software, to reduce printed paperwork and streamline the PO/invoice matching process;
• Ad hoc work as required to support the general Purchase Ledger function and wider Finance Team.

KEY ATTRIBUTES:

• Intermediate knowledge of Excel is essential.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Good analytical skills with an investigative nature and attention to details.
• Ability to meet departmental deadlines and work well under pressure, whilst maintaining a high degree of accuracy.
• A motivated team player that can implement improvements.
• The ability to cope with the significant volumes generated by our supplier