Accounts Payable Assistant

Routeco; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading distributor of industrial automation products is seeking an Accounts Payable Assistant to join their team. The role involves processing invoices, resolving queries, and maintaining financial records. The ideal candidate will have experience in accounts payable and strong communication skills. Routeco offers a supportive work environment with opportunities for professional growth and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Generous Time Off

Long Service Rewards

Wellness Benefits

Financial Security

Free Shares

Pension Plan

Continuous Learning

Family-Friendly Leave

Recognition

Volunteer Time Off

Exclusive Discounts

Referral Bonuses

Cycle Scheme

Wellbeing Support

Fitness Benefits

Workplace Giving

Qualifications

• At least 2 years work experience in Accounts Payable.
• Understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounting skills.

Responsibilities

• Processing and checking invoices/credit notes daily.
• Query investigation and resolution.
• Liaising with stakeholders across multiple sites.

Skills

Attention to detail

Good Communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Punctuality

Critical thinking

Teamwork

Education

Finance or Economics

Business Studies

Accounting

Job description

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE ASSISTANT

Routeco is looking towards a bright future as a growing part of Sonepar, an independent family-owned company with global market leadership (46,000 people, an annual turnover of 32.5 billion euros) in B-to-B distribution of electrical products, solutions and related services.

You'll be joining a growing organisation in the UK of over 250 associates at one of the UK's leading distributors of industrial automation and control products.

We encourage development and progression both within individuals and in the business by constantly moving forward and are open to acquisitions that help to strengthen our skills and offerings to also provide the best for our customers and our associates.

If you are looking for a company that has a long-term vision and cares about its people and the planet, then look no further.

We want you to join and contribute to a team that is constantly striving to be La Référence.

ARE YOU THE PERSON WE ARE LOOKING FOR?

Accounts Payable are responsible for processing all invoices/credit notes to the respective Ledger accounts in order to make sure suppliers are paid correctly and in a timely manner. All invoices and credit notes received should be allocated to the rightful projects, departments, i.e. cost codes and GL code. Acknowledges the terms of the invoices, and relays that information to Accounts Payable Manager whilst also supporting Accounts Payable manager with various tasks.

• Processing and checking invoices/credit notes daily
• Query investigation and resolution
• Chasing for missing invoices and credit notes
• Finance administration and inbox maintenance
• Liaising with stakeholders across multiple sites.
• Scanning Post
• Reconciling supplier statements
• Downloading invoices from portals (e.g. fuel, utilities etc. mobile phones etc)
• Posting invoices in Esker

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO BRING TO ROUTECO?

We would prefer if the applicant has at least 2 years work experience in Accounts payable and has also an understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounting skills is required.

A degree in the following subjects would be beneficial for an Accounts Payable career:

• Finance or Economics
• Business Studies
• Accounting

Skills required:

• Attention to detail and data entry skills
• Good Communication
• Interpersonal skills
• Problem solving
• Punctuality
• Critical thinking
• Teamwork and collaborative skills

WHAT ROUTECO CAN OFFER YOU

• Competitive Salary
• Generous Time Off: Start with 25 days of annual leave, increasing with length of service up to 30 days with the option to flex up/down 5 days.
• Long Service Rewards: Celebrate your milestones with special gifts and up to 5 extra holiday days in your anniversary year.
• Wellness Benefits: Access a health and wellbeing cashback scheme
• Financial Security: Benefit from life assurance coverage at 2 times your salary.
• Free Shares: you will be eligible to receive free shares after completing 3 years of service.
• Pension Plan: Join our group personal pension plan with a 5% employer contribution.
• Continuous Learning: Unlock a LinkedIn Learning license to enhance your skills.
• Family-Friendly Leave: Enhanced maternity and paternity leave.
• Recognition: Receive discretionary 'on the spot' and value-based awards for outstanding performance.
• Volunteer Time Off: Get paid time off for participating in our volunteering programs.
• Exclusive Discounts: Access the Associate Discounts Portal for savings.
• Referral Bonuses: Earn financial reward for referring talented individuals.
• Cycle Scheme: Access to salary sacrifice Cycle Scheme.
• Wellbeing Support and Employee Assistance: Access a 24/7 support program through Unum, and Mental Health First Aiders.
• Fitness Benefits: Enjoy gym membership discounts.
• Workplace Giving: Contribute to meaningful causes.

Routeco are committed to embedding diversity and inclusion across the whole organisation, a place where we can all be ourselves. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all current and prospective employees and will not discriminate based on a person's race, colour, sex, gender, age, religion, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, source of income, parental status, or any other protected status and we will strive to build a culture that values meritocracy, openness, fairness, and transparency.

We aim for an inclusive work environment where everyone can reach their full potential. If you require any adjustments to our recruitment process, please let us know as part of your application.

As part of our commitment to increase workplace diversity, we have introduced the practise of anonymising c.v.s to help remove bias by omitting personally identifiable information, such as name, gender, age and education.

A Culture of inclusivity where People, Planet and Purpose are a core Pillar.

Are you ready to make a difference?

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