Accounts Payable Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading supplier of trade kitchens in the UK seeks a part-time Accounts Payable Assistant to handle financial transactions and vendor communications in their busy finance team. The ideal candidate will have over five years of experience in accounts payable, alongside proficiency with SAP and Excel. Attractive perks such as excellent pension plans and holiday allowances are offered. Join a recognized organization focused on career development and workplace excellence.

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

• Solid background for at least 5 years working in accounts payable.
• Proficient in Excel and experienced with SAP.
• Ability to start at the beginning of July.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate processing and payment of all transactions for accounts payable.
• Be a key contact between vendors and finance.
• Timely processing of fitters' transactions and reporting to the Inland Revenue.

Skills

Double entry booking

Banking software

Excel

Report production

Reconciliation of credit cards

Tools

SAP

SAP Concur

Job description

Accounts Payable Assistant

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 [e-mail] with the job title and location, and we will be happy to help you

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