Accounts Payable Assistant

Sika AG; Welwyn Garden City; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in specialty chemicals is seeking an Accounts Payable Assistant to manage invoice processing and ensure accurate payments. The candidate will be part of a collaborative team and will enjoy competitive benefits and a commitment to professional development.

Benefits

25 days holiday rising to 28 days with service

Pension contribution up to 10%

Private healthcare

Group life cover at 6x salary

Global Income Protection (PHI)

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Staff discount platform

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in Accounts Payable role essential.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills necessary.

Responsibilities

• Processing supplier invoices and credit notes effectively.
• Matching invoices to purchase orders and resolve discrepancies.
• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving payment queries.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Proficiency in accounting software

Education

Experience in Accounts Payable

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SAP

Job description

Company Description

Sika is a specialty chemicals company with a globally leading position in the development and production of systems and products for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing, and protection in the building sector and automotive industry. Sika has subsidiaries in 103 countries around the world and, in over 400 factories, produces innovative technologies for customers worldwide. In doing so, it plays a crucial role in enabling the transformation of the construction and vehicle industries toward greater environmental compatibility. With more than 33,000 employees, the company generated sales of CHF 11.2 billion in 2023.

Job Description

We're looking for an Accounts Payable Assistant to join our Accounts Payable team

Location: Welwyn Garden City

About Sika

Sika is a specialty chemicals company with a globally leading position in the development and production of systems and products for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing, and protection in the building sector and automotive industry. Sika has subsidiaries in 103 countries around the world and, in over 400 factories, produces innovative technologies for customers worldwide. In doing so, it plays a crucial role in enabling the transformation of the construction and vehicle industries toward greater environmental compatibility. With more than 33,000 employees, the company generated sales of CHF 11.2 billion in 2023.

About the Accounts Payable Team

We are looking for a skilled Accounts Payable Assistant to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and processing invoices in a timely and accurate manner, ensuring all payments are made on time, and maintaining accurate records of all transactions.

The current team consists of an Accounts Payable Supervisor and an Expense Supervisor both reporting into the AP & Expenses Manager; there are currently 3 Accounts Payable Assistants and 1 Expense Assistant who report to the respective supervisors.

The AP team will collectively process circa 4500 invoices per month.

Purpose of the Role

The purpose of the accounts payable role in the organisation is to accurately record and process purchase transactions/invoices. This ultimately drives the company's obligations to pay vendors and suppliers, ensuring accurate and timely payments while maintaining strong vendor relationships.

What's In it for You?

The Opportunity:

• Processing supplier invoices and credit notes in a timely and accurate manner
• Matching invoices to purchase orders and resolving any discrepancies
• Maintaining existing supplier records
• Reconciling supplier statements and investigating any discrepancies
• Resolving any payment queries from suppliers and internal departments
• Any other ad hoc tasks associated with Accounts Payable

The Rewards:

You will be rewarded with a competitive salary, and a sweep of great benefits. We pride ourselves on our total reward package:

• Holiday 25 days rising to 28 days with service, plus bank holidays
• A company pension contribution of up to 10%
• Private healthcare for you, with option to add family
• Group life cover at 6x your annual salary
• Global Income Protection (PHI)
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Staff discount platform & Cycle to Work scheme
• Selected discounted Sika products

The Support:

We operate as #One Sika, and we believe that every individual has equal value in our company. We are an organisation where everyone is welcome and where everyone is respected for the experience they bring as individuals to enhance our teams. We are committed to providing an experience that is inclusive, equitable and kind. We may be spread across the globe, but we are and always will be One Sika.

The Skills:

Attention to detail for verifying invoices and ensuring accurate data entry, strong communication for interacting with vendors and internal teams, and proficiency in accounting software.

A significant commitment to professional and personal development from day one, including a comprehensive local, product knowledge and leadership development initiatives complimented by a global Sika Business School offering.

Qualifications

What we need from you?

• Experience of working in an Accounts Payable role
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and SAP would be desirable
• Experience of working in a fast-paced environment and with tight deadlines

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