Accounts Payable Clerk (Temp)

Loma Systems; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automation machinery company in Farnborough is seeking an Accounts Payable Clerk to manage purchase ledgers for UK and European entities. The role involves ensuring timely and accurate payment of authorised invoices, reconciling supplier statements, and maintaining accurate records. Ideal candidates will have at least AAT Level 2, with skills in numerical ability and attention to detail. This is a full-time entry-level position.

Qualifications

• Minimum AAT Level 2 or equivalent.
• Good numerical ability.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work on own initiative under pressure.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage Purchase Ledger Accounts for UK & European entities.
• Reconcile supplier statements and receipts.
• Communicate with suppliers to pay authorised debt.
• Process and match purchase invoices.
• Prepare payment runs for authorisation.

Skills

Numerical ability

Attention to detail

Initiative under pressure

Collaborative relationship building

Education

AAT Level 2 or equivalent

Job description

To maintain Accounts Payable ledger. Ensuring intercompany and 3rd party suppliers are paid in accordance with agreed terms, in a manner beneficial to the organisation.

Overview

Accounts Payable Clerk/ specialist responsible for managing purchase ledgers for UK and European entities, ensuring timely and accurate payment of authorised invoices in line with company policies.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Purchase Ledger Accounts for UK & European entities.
• Reconcile supplier statements and receipts on relevant ledgers.
• Reconcile Goods Received Not Invoiced (GRNI).
• Communicate with suppliers and other staff to pay authorised debt.
• Process, code and match purchase invoices with a 3-way matching system & direct invoices at high volume, in line with company policies.
• Ensure correct authorisation has been received on invoice approval.
• Set up new supplier accounts.
• Process Direct Debits onto ledger.
• Prepare payment runs for authorisation.
• Submit EHS/Enablon Monthly sustainability management data.
• Work closely with other departments as required to enable payment of debt to suppliers.
• Carry out tasks assigned by supervisor that are essentially related to duties.

Qualifications

• Essential
• Minimum AAT Level 2 or equivalent.
• Good numerical ability.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work on own initiative under pressure.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships.

• Desirable
• Experience in manufacturing organisations.
• Experience working across countries.

Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Accounting/Auditing and Finance
• Industries: Automation Machinery Manufacturing

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