Accounts Payable | Dover | £30k

Office Angles UK; Dover; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days annual leave

Bank holidays

Free parking

Job summary

Office Angels UK in Dover is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to join our finance team. Based in Dover, you will handle high-volume supplier invoices, perform PO matching, and ensure accurate coding in our Sage/NAV systems.

The role offers hybrid working after probation (three days in the office, two at home) and a salary of £28,000–£30,000, with 20 days holiday plus bank holidays and free parking.

Qualifications

• Experience with high-volume invoice processing
• Ability to perform supplier reconciliations
• Strong Excel skills and familiarity with accounting software

Responsibilities

• Invoice Processing: Receive, validate, and process supplier invoices with proper PO matching and coding.
• Supplier Reconciliation: Conduct regular reconciliations and resolve discrepancies to keep supplier accounts accurate.
• Payment Runs: Prepare weekly and monthly payment batches in line with internal controls.
• Bank Reconciliations: Perform mid-month and month-end reconciliations.
• Intercompany Transactions: Monitor, process, and reconcile intercompany transfers.
• Query Resolution: Liaise with suppliers and internal teams to resolve invoice or payment queries.
• Compliance & Controls: Adhere to financial policies and statutory obligations.
• Reporting: Support month-end processes including accruals and ageing reports.
• System Management: Maintain records in Sage, NAV, or equivalent.

Skills

High-volume invoice processing

Supplier reconciliation

Excel

Accounting software

Tools

Sage

NAV

Job description

Our client, a leading organisation in transport is on the lookout for a passionate Accounts Payable Specialist to become a key player in their finance operations based in Dover. Are you an Accounts Payable Specialist who thrives in a high-volume, fast-paced environment? We want to hear from you!

Job Title: Accounts Payable

Location: Dover, Kent

Hybrid: After your probation, 3 days in the office, 2 days at home

Salary: £28,000 - £30,000

Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5pm, ½ hour lunch

Benefits: 20 days annual leave + bank holidays, free parking

Your key responsibilities would be:

• Invoice Processing: Receive, validate, and process supplier invoices with precision, ensuring proper PO matching and coding.
• Supplier Reconciliation: Conduct regular reconciliations, resolve discrepancies, and keep supplier accounts accurate and up to date.
• Payment Runs: Prepare weekly and monthly payment batches, ensuring compliance with internal controls and financial policies.
• Bank Reconciliations: Execute bank reconciliations mid-month and month-end to accurately record balances in the accounts.
• Intercompany Transactions: Monitor, process, and reconcile intercompany transfers to maintain seamless financial operations.
• Query Resolution: Proactively liaise with suppliers and internal teams to swiftly resolve any invoice or payment queries.
• Compliance & Controls: Uphold adherence to financial policies, audit requirements, and statutory obligations.
• Reporting: Assist with month-end processes, including accruals, ageing reports, and Accounts Payable summaries.
• System Management: Maintain precise records within accounting systems such as Sage, NAV, or equivalent.

You’ll be the ideal candidate for this role if you have the following:

• Accounts Payable or a similar finance role, ideally within logistics or transport.
• A proven track record of accuracy in high-volume invoice processing environments.
• Ability to foster strong supplier relationships and collaborate effectively with internal teams.
• Strong Excel skills and experience with accounting software.
• Capability to investigate discrepancies and propose effective solutions.
• Comfort working to deadlines in a fast-moving operational setting.

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Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.