Accounts Payable Associate

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

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a finance team member to join their dynamic team in Woking. This role involves managing accounts payable functions with precision and efficiency, ensuring vendor relations are handled effectively, and supporting purchasing processes. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating exceptional organizational and communication skills. With a focus on continuous improvement, this position offers a chance to contribute to a company that is undergoing an exciting transformation in the water treatment sector. Join a team that values growth, development, and customer service excellence!

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 a finance environment and accounts payable is essential.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts payable functions including invoice processing and vendor relations.
• Provide purchasing support and capture T&E payments for team members.

Skills

Customer Service Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Organisational Skills

Planning Skills

Continuous Improvement Focus

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Education

Experience in Finance Environment

Experience in Accounts Payable

Microsoft Excel Skills

Microsoft Word Skills

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.

Harvey Water Softeners (HWS) is part of Culligan International – a global water treatment company providing solutions for homes, offices and commercial purposes. It is the UK market leader in domestic water softeners and a key household brand within the Culligan Group, having doubled sales over the past five years. The business is currently going through an exciting business transformation.

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.