Accounts Payable Clerk

KVH Industries; Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the communication systems sector is looking for an Accounts Payable professional to join their Finance department in Leeds. The role involves managing invoices, ensuring timely payments, and maintaining accurate accounts. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and prior experience in purchase ledgers, making significant contributions to team performance and operational improvements.

Qualifications

• Previous purchase ledger experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated and able to work under pressure.
• Confident in reporting and ensuring ledger accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Accounts Payable inbox and process invoices.
• Prepare payment runs and reconcile accounts payable balances.
• Suggest improvements to accounts procedures.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Problem Solving

Tools

Sage 200

Job description

Overview

The Role

Working within the Finance department, this is an exciting opportunity to join the Accounts Payable team, based at our offices in Leeds, for someone with previous and extensive purchase ledger experience.

About the company

KVH Media Group is a leading provider of commercially licensed news, music, TV, and movie entertainment content for a wide range of industries including maritime, retail, and hotels. Our parent company, KVH Industries, are a leading provider of in-motion satellite TV and communications systems, having designed, manufactured, and sold more than 175,000 mobile satellite antennas for applications on vessels, vehicles, and aircraft.

What we are looking for

You will be self-motivated, be able to work under pressure to meet deadlines, adaptable and be a strong team player with good communication skills. The successful candidate will have previous exposure to a fast moving purchase ledger environment and be able to manage their work load accordingly. You must be confident in reporting to senior management and ensure all information in regards to the ledger is accurate.

Responsibilities

Your main duties will include:

• Managing the Accounts Payable inbox
• Sending out invoices making sure these are authorised properly
• Processing Invoices
• Preparing payment runs to ensure that all suppliers are paid in a timely manner
• Be able to reconcile high volume accounts payable balances to supplier statements and rectify differences
• Able to solve queries relating to invoices, credit notes and payments
• Processing Purchase Orders
• Be proactive in suggesting and implementing improvements to the accounts department procedures
• Experience of working with Sage 200 would be an advantage
• The above list is not exhaustive and you may be asked to undertake reasonable additional duties