Accounts Payable Assistant

Morson Human Resources Limited; West of England; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

GKN Aerospace is hiring an Accounts Payable Assistant to join the Finance team in Filton on a 6-month contract. You will process a high volume of invoices and resolve queries to ensure payments within terms.

The role requires experience in Accounts Payable, strong numeracy, and attention to detail. SAP or Tradeshift experience is beneficial. This is a fully on-site position supporting a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working within an Accounts Payable function is essential.
• Strong numeracy skills with a good grounding in accounting or bookkeeping.
• Experience managing a high volume of invoices or an invoice backlog.
• Good communication skills with the ability to liaise across different functions and at all levels.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Experience using SAP or Tradeshift would be beneficial but is not essential.
• Experience working within a fast-paced manufacturing environment would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Processing and resolving a high volume of invoices within the Accounts Payable function.
• Resolving invoice exceptions in Tradeshift Pay, working with internal teams to investigate discrepancies.
• Using the invoice Action Centre to resolve scanning and data issues.
• Completing regular supplier statement reconciliations.
• Communicating with suppliers and internal stakeholders by telephone and email to resolve invoice queries.
• Confirming vendor bank details over the phone to ensure accurate payment information.
• Supporting the clearance of invoice backlogs and ensuring payments are made within agreed terms.
• Completing general and ad-hoc Finance duties as required.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Numeracy

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Accounting or bookkeeping grounding

Tools

SAP

Tradeshift

Job description

Accounts Payable Assistant

Location: Filton
Contract: 6 Months
Rate: £18.61 per hour PAYE
Working Pattern: Fully On-Site

About the Role

Morson are recruiting on behalf of GKN Aerospace for an Accounts Payable Assistant to join their Finance team in Filton on a 6-month contract.

The role will support the Accounts Payable function, processing a high volume of invoices and resolving queries and exceptions to ensure invoices are cleared for payment within agreed terms.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing and resolving a high volume of invoices within the Accounts Payable function.
• Resolving invoice exceptions in Tradeshift Pay, working with internal teams to investigate discrepancies.
• Using the invoice Action Centre to resolve scanning and data issues.
• Completing regular supplier statement reconciliations.
• Communicating with suppliers and internal stakeholders by telephone and email to resolve invoice queries.
• Confirming vendor bank details over the phone to ensure accurate payment information.
• Supporting the clearance of invoice backlogs and ensuring payments are made within agreed terms.
• Completing general and ad-hoc Finance duties as required.

About You

• Previous experience working within an Accounts Payable function is essential.
• Strong numeracy skills with a good grounding in accounting or bookkeeping.
• Experience managing a high volume of invoices or an invoice backlog.
• Good communication skills with the ability to liaise across different functions and at all levels.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Experience using SAP or Tradeshift would be beneficial but is not essential.
• Experience working within a fast-paced manufacturing environment would be advantageous.

This is a great opportunity to join GKN Aerospace on a 6-month contract and gain experience within a leading aerospace organisation.