Accounts Payable Assistant

Edwards & Pearce; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the finance sector is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Assistant for an interim position in Doncaster. This role involves managing subcontract payment processes, ensuring timely payments and resolving queries with various stakeholders. The ideal candidate will demonstrate high attention to detail and proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, while working collaboratively within a small team.

Benefits

Excellent Benefits Package

Qualifications

• Experience in high volume Accounts Payable processing.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Strong communication skills for stakeholder interaction.

Responsibilities

• Manage subcontract ledger accounts and ensure timely payment of invoices.
• Investigate VAT, CIS, and DRC issues for resolution.
• Process employee expenses in compliance with Company policy.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Organizational skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are looking to recruit an experienced Accounts Payable Assistant into a finance and systems team based in Doncaster on an interim basis ( 6 - 12 months).

The Accounts Payable Team is split into three processing areas, Suppliers, Subcontract & Expenses. This role is to work in the Subcontract team reporting into the Senior Accounts Payable Assistant, working as part of a small team of processing Subcontract purchase to pay applications and invoices.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of working in a business with high volumes of transactions and have experience of processing purchase ledger/subcontract ledger from purchase to payment. The nature of the role demands a versatile individual who is collaborative and can liaise with colleagues across multiple departments and sites to resolve queries to ensure Subcontractors are paid to terms. We are looking for an individual who is proficient in completing reconciliations, has high attention to detail, capable of following a strict process and is competent with producing reporting in Excel.

DUTIES:
Manage allocated subcontract ledger accounts - liaise with all stakeholders to ensure that invoices are processed and paid promptly in accordance with group policy.
Investigate and resolve queries with both internal and external stakeholders including resolving VAT, CIS and DRC issues.
Preparation of subcontract ledger payment batches in accordance with agreed terms.
File accurately and timely all documentation.
Produce supplier statement reconciliations for the subcontract ledger, investigating and resolving any differences that are identified.
Provide support to Cash & Payments Supervisor and maintain the subcontract ledger and accounts performing general housekeeping as and when required.
Process employee expenses and credit card statements promptly and accurately in accordance with the Company Expenses Policy and HMRC VAT rules.
Perform other ad-hoc duties as and when required.

THE CANDIDATE:
Experience of processing high volume of transactions in an Accounts Payable position is essential.
Experience of using Microsoft Office software (i.e. Word, Excel, Outlook).
Good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to express clearly and concisely.
Excellent organisational skills and the ability to plan and prioritise own workload.

BENEFITS:
Excellent Benefits Package

THE CONSULTANCY:
Edwards & Pearce acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Edwards & Pearce is an Equal Opportunities Employer.