Accounts Payable Associate

Harvey Water Softeners; Woking; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a finance team member to enhance their operations in Woking. This role involves managing accounts payable with precision, handling vendor inquiries, and supporting purchasing activities. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and organisational skills, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and be committed to continuous improvement. With a focus on career growth and development, this position offers a competitive salary and a supportive work culture that values employee wellbeing and ongoing learning opportunities. Join a team where your contributions will make a real difference!

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Performance-Based Incentives

Free Onsite Parking

Pension Scheme

Ongoing Career Growth Opportunities

Comprehensive Training

Wellbeing Programs

Access to Online Learning Platform

Qualifications

• Experience in finance and accounts payable is essential.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Excel and Word are required.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts payable functions including invoice processing and vendor relations.
• Support purchasing and handle time & expense payments.

Skills

Customer Service Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Organisational Abilities

Planning Skills

Self-Starter

Continuous Improvement Focus

Education

Experience in Finance Environment

Experience in Accounts Payable

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

We are seeking a new finance team member to join our growing team based in Woking. In this role, you will expertly manage all general accounts payable functions with accuracy and timeliness. We're seeking a driven individual who thrives on continuous improvement and possesses outstanding planning and organisational abilities. Exceptional customer service, operational expertise, communication skills, and interpersonal savvy are crucial for success in this position. In this role, you will report directly to the Transactional Finance Manager.

Invoice Processing and Support:

1. Complete PO and invoice matching, process invoices; prepare and process payments; exception processing; process adjustments; process expense reimbursement; process special or complex invoices or exceptions.

Vendor Relations:

1. Respond to vendor inquiries, researching payments and resolving problems; resolve vendor disputes.

Purchasing Support:

1. Business point of contact to answer questions; alert purchasing and AP Manager of problems with suppliers; procurement (credit) card administration; sustain vendor consolidation efforts.

Time & Expenses:

1. Capture and process T&E payments for Harvey team members.

Minimum Requirements:

1. Experience working in a finance environment.
2. Experience in working in Accounts Payable.
3. Microsoft Excel and Word skills.
4. Proven ability to work as part of a fast-paced team.
5. A self-starter highly motivated with a continuous improvement focus.
6. A fast learner, open to new ideas and an ability to engage fully with all business operations.
7. Good communication & interpersonal skills.
8. Ability to work on own initiative and to deadlines.
9. Customer service skills.

Benefits:

1. Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
2. Free onsite parking.
3. Pension Scheme.
4. Ongoing opportunities for career growth and development.
5. Comprehensive training and career progression.
6. Wellbeing programs and EAP.
7. Access to ongoing learning and development through our online learning platform.