Accounts Payable Assistant

Apogee Corporation; Maidstone; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is looking for an Accounts Assistant to support their finance team in accurately processing vendor invoices and managing compliance with company procedures. This role offers an engaging opportunity to collaborate with internal departments and vendors while enjoying flexible working arrangements. Candidates must have strong organizational skills and the ability to manage deadlines effectively.

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts payable processes.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Comfortable with vendor interaction and resolving queries.

Responsibilities

• Process stock and non-stock vendor invoices accurately.
• Prepare payment runs according to terms.
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Organisational skills

Job description

The Accounts Assistant is responsible for supporting the finance team by ensuring accurate and timely processing of vendor invoices. This role requires a strong attention to detail, excellent time management and organisational skills, and the ability to work effectively with internal departments and external vendors. You will be able to manage multiple deadlines and be comfortable balancing the daily requirements within an Accounts Payable function.

• Process a high volume of stock and non-stock vendor invoices, ensuring accuracy, approval in accordance with policy and correct general ledger posting.
• Prepare payment runs in accordance with payment terms and internal deadlines.
• Process banking payments within the banking system.
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Respond to vendor queries in a timely manner.
• Assist with month end closing and reporting tasks.
• Challenge current process with and identify operational efficiencies.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Perform other finance duties as and when required.
  
  

A typical working pattern is Monday to Friday, 08:30 to 17:30, with a one-hour lunch break. This role also offers flexibility to work from home, typically two days per week for a five-day working week.

Flexibility

We support work-life balance and encourage applications from those seeking flexible working arrangements, where possible within the role and business needs. If you require flexibility, please indicate this in the salary box section of your application, after specifying your salary expectations, so we can discuss it early in the process.

Apogee reserves the right to close this advertisement or withdraw the role at any time, should sufficient applications be received or recruitment needs change. We encourage interested candidates to apply promptly to avoid disappointment.

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