Accounts Payable Assistant

Adele Carr; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Liverpool is seeking an Accounts Payable professional for a 6-month contract. You will be responsible for processing supplier invoices, handling queries, and reconciling accounts. The ideal candidate has strong experience in accounts payable, effective problem-solving skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. This role offers a hybrid working pattern with 2 days working from home.

Qualifications

• Solid experience of accounts payable practices and procedures.
• Able to prioritize and work under pressure.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices from scanning to approvals.
• Deal with supplier queries and reconcile accounts.
• Maintain historical records and documentation accurately.

Skills

Accounts payable practices

Problem-solving

Communication

Multi-tasking

Job description

Accounts Payable - 6 Month Contract

Location: Central Services, Liverpool

Salary: Up to 26,000

Working Pattern: Hyrid (2 days WFH)

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a global organisation within their Central Services function based in Liverpool. The team provides international support across Accounting, HR, Supply Chain and IT.

The role focuses on the processing of supplier invoices - from scanning and verification through to approvals, query resolution, and supplier account reconciliation. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong accounts payable experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Role Objective

Processing of supplier invoices, from scanning, verification and approval to dealing with supplier queries and reconciling supplier accounts.

Principal Accountabilities and Responsibilities

• Reviews all invoices for appropriate information and correct back-up documentation in readiness for scanning
• Put PO and non-PO invoices into workflow for approval
• Follows up on outstanding invoices awaiting approval with relevant departments, buyers, cost controllers and others
• Deals efficiently and effectively with supplier queries
• Reconciles supplier statements, researching and correcting discrepancies when required
• Maintains historical records by filing documents
• Maintains files, documentation and records thoroughly and accurately, in accordance with company policy and good practice
• Dealing with debit balances
• Proactively work to reduce aged items and increase payment on time
• Follows processes and guidelines
• Understanding regional Tax requirements

Person Specification

Essential

• Solid experience of accounts payable practices and procedures
• Experience of working with PO and non-PO invoices
• Must demonstrate a Pro-active mind set
• Able to prioritise and work under pressure as an empowered and accountable person
• Can adapt quickly to change and demonstrate a flexible approach to work
• Able to work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Strong skills in problem-solving and resolution
• Able to multi-task
• Strong communicator, both in writing and in person

Desirable

• Understanding of processing invoices for multiple legal entities
• Understanding of processing invoices in a variety of currencies
• Experience in a similar commercial environment