Accounts Payable Controller - P/T 20 hours weekly

AEM Limited; Henham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Henham is seeking an experienced individual to lead the accounts payable (AP) processing activities, manage supplier invoices, and ensure timely payments. The ideal candidate will have a solid track record in a similar role, strong Excel skills, and must possess at least a Grade 'C' in GCSE Maths. This role requires high ethical professional standards and a comprehensive understanding of financial systems.

Qualifications

• Solid track record in a similar role is required.
• Able to deliver timely and accurate work flow.

Responsibilities

• Lead the AP processing of suppliers invoices and activities.
• Prepare monthly and weekly forecasts on payments.
• Manage AP issues and identify resolutions.

Skills

AP processing

Excel skills

Word functionality

Transaction processing

Education

Grade 'C' or above in GCSE level Maths

Higher level Accounting qualification

Job description

• Lead the AP processing of suppliers invoices and any other AP activities;
• Pay outstanding monies according the forecast submitted and ensure that monthly targets are met;
• Prepare the monthly and weekly forecast on payments and ensure that Purchasing is involved in highlighting at forecasting stage any critical suppliers in need of payment;
• Prepare the monthly reconciliation of the AP ledger according with Group requirements;
• Manage any AP issues and identify what is required to resolve them;
• Prepare monthly KPI's on AP activity (invoices received, booked in the system, etc...);
• Manage all reporting requirements internal and external on AP;
• Liaise with Purchasing to ensure that GRN issues are resolved promptly;
• Document, communicate and govern the AP processes;
• Ensuring that all interactions and engagements are carried out with the highest ethical and professional standards and that all work is accomplished with quality and in accordance with the Company and Corporate values;
• Grade 'C' or above in GCSE level Maths, or equivalent.
• Other higher level Accounting related qualification or certification would be desirable.

Professional Knowledge & Experience:

• A solid track record in a similar role;
• Excel skills to a standard that complements the activities of the role;
• Able to demonstrate good use of functionality Word;
• Comprehensive understanding of processing transactions within financial systems;
• Exposure to working within a multi-national Corporation with a strong drive to deliver the demands of a successful and actively growing Corporate owner;
• Proven track record in delivering timely, accurate work flow