Accounts Payable Assistant

Howdens Joinery Ltd; Watford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in the financial sector is offering a part-time role as an Accounts Payable Assistant in their dynamic department. The successful candidate will handle transaction processing, vendor communications, and reporting, with a strong focus on accuracy and timeliness. Ideal for experienced candidates looking to utilize their bookkeeping and software skills in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus scheme

Excellent pension plan (up to 12% employer contributions)

25 days holiday, rising to 26 days after 5 years

Staff discount on Howdens products

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in accounts payable.
• Good understanding of double entry bookkeeping.
• Experience with SAP and relevant banking software.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely processing of all accounts payable transactions.
• Act as a point of contact between vendors and finance.
• Process weekly payments and expenses using SAP.

Skills

Double Entry Bookkeeping

Banking Software

Report Production

Credit Card Reconciliation

Excel

Tools

SAP

SAP Concur

SAP Ariba

Vendor Invoice Management (VIM)

Job description

We 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 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 and direct 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, Direct and Indirect, in relation to all finance related issues
• Timely and accurate clearance of GRIR for Indirect vendors.
• Process transactions relating to property, insurance and business rates ensuring instalments are processed accurately, also all other direct and indirect transactions.
• Processing and checking expenses weekly on Sap Concur.
• Using SAP to process weekly payments.
• Timely follow up on SAP workflow process ensuring all parked transactions are cleared for payment
• Process company expenses and corporate cards on SAP Concur, 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 bookkeeping
• 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:

• Competitive salary and bonus scheme
• 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

How to apply

Good luck with your application. Before you apply, please speak to your manager, so that they are aware of your interest in this role. You will also need to attach a CV as part of your application. Please take note that this advert is a summary of the main duties and responsibilities and may be subject to change. If you have any questions or need further support or information, please contact the Hiring Manager, Liz Bettley, or Holly Gibbins, Recruitment Advisor.