Accounts Payable Assistant

Howdens Joinery; Watford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Howdens Joinery is seeking a part-time Accounts Payable Assistant to join their finance team at Croxley Park. This role, requiring 22.5 hours weekly, involves processing transaction payments, managing vendor relationships, and using SAP software for reporting. The position offers flexibility in work hours while providing solid benefits like a pension plan and staff discounts.

Benefits

Excellent pension plan (up to 12% employer contributions)

25 days holiday, rising to 26 days after 5 years (pro-rata)

Staff discount on Howdens products

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in accounts payable.
• Proficient in Excel and SAP.
• Good understanding of banking processes.

Responsibilities

• Process all accounts payable transactions accurately.
• Be a key contact for vendor relations.
• Ensure timely processing of invoices and expenses.

Skills

Banking software understanding

Excel proficiency

Double entry booking

Report production

Vendor relations

Tools

SAP

SAP Concur

Job description

Howdens Joinery have an excellent part time opportunity in our Accounts payable team for an assistant to join a busy finance function where you will ensure the accurate and timely processing and payments of all transactions relating to indirect and direct purchases.

A permanent part time position based from our Croxley park office. You will be required to work onsite 22.5 hrs per week and offer flexibility on days / times. Preferably Monday Wednesday 9.00 to 5.30pm but offer flexibility

What you will be doing as Accounts Payable assistant:

- Ensure the accurate and timely processing, and payment, of all transactions in respect of Howdens Accounts payable transactions.

- Take responsibility for the processing of all accounts payable transactions relating to indirect purchases.

- Be a key point of contact between vendors and finance

- Ensure the timely and accurate processing of all fitters transactions, accurate reporting to the Inland Revenue (CIS) and in doing so adhering to deadlines as laid out by company policy.

- Contact point for all vendors, Indirect, in relation to all finance related issues

- Timely and accurate clearance of GRIR Direct and Indirect vendors.

- Process transactions relating to property, insurance and business rates ensuring instalments are processed accurately, also all other indirect transactions.

- Processing and checking expenses weekly.

- Using SAP and SAP Concur to process weekly invoices and expenses

- Timely follow up on SAP workflow process ensuring all parked transactions are cleared for payment

- Process company expenses and corporate cards and supplier statement reconciliations

- Process transactions relating to property, insurance and business rates ensuring instalments are processed accurately

What we need from you:

- Solid background for at least 5 years working in an account payable position.

- A good understanding of double entry booking

- A good working understanding of banking software

- Experience of producing reports

- Reconciliation and checking of credit cards

- Experience working with SAP is advantageous as is anyone who has exposure to SAP Concur, SAP Ariba and Vendor Invoice Management (VIM)

- Proficient in Excel spreadsheet applications and Word

- Ability to start at the beginning of July

What we can offer you:

- Excellent pension plan (up to 12% employer contributions)

- 25 days holiday, rising to 26 days after 5 years (pro-rata)

- Staff discount on Howdens products

About Howdens:

Howdens Joinery is the UK s number one trade kitchen supplier providing thousands of products across kitchens, joinery, and hardware. We have over 900 depots throughout the UK and Europe making us the first choice for more than 460,000 loyal trade professionals. Last year our sales reached circa 2.3bn, and we have an ambitious growth agenda.

As well as the opportunity to develop within a fast paced and commercial environment, you will be part of a rewarding organisation recognised for excellence in the workplace in the Best Big Companies to Work For.

How to apply

We re building a future where world-class service, innovation, and sustainability are embedded within our DNA. If Howdens sounds like the kind of place where you can build and develop your career, then we re keen to hear from you.

Howdens is founded on the principle of being Worthwhile for ALL concerned. We re working hard to ensure we provide an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome. We will do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, please email (url removed) with the job title and location, and we will be happy to help you