Accounts Payable/Receivable Coordinator

SGS; Old Woking; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS is seeking a Coordinator, Accounts Payable to ensure timely processing of supplier invoices and payments while adhering to GAAP. You will collaborate with Corporate Finance to set up suppliers in Oracle and maintain strong internal controls.

The role requires 2+ years in a related field, strong communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel. On-site position within the UK supports office and lab operations.

Qualifications

• High school degree required.
• 2+ years of related experience required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication across disciplines required.
• Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel required.

Responsibilities

• Process financial and accounting transactions (AP/AR/Billing/Collections/Credit Cards) to standardised guidelines.
• Manage supplier invoices and timely payments; ensure internal controls.
• Greet visitors and handle mail distribution; keep management informed with reports.
• Support payroll via Kronos timekeeping and assist in supplier setup in Oracle.
• Respond to phone calls professionally and direct inquiries to the correct destination.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Coordinator, Accounts Payable is responsible for the timely turnaround of supplier invoices and payments while ensuring all accounting procedures conform to generally accepted accounting principles. Works with our Corporate Finance group in setting up suppliers in the company financial system (Oracle).

• Process all financial and accounting transactions (AP/AR/Billing/Collections/Credit Cards) to established standards and completed within targeted deadlines
• Make administrative purchases for recurring lab and office supplies
• Support payroll via Kronos timekeeping
• Ensures outstanding account balances
• Ensures compliance with all internal controls
• Answer telephone, screen and direct calls in a timely and polite manner
• Create reports required by management
• Greet applicants, new hires, maintenance and visitors and direct to the correct destination
• Receive, sort and distribute mail
  High school degree (Required)
• 2+ year experience in a related field (Required)
• Written and verbal communication skills necessary to cross multiple disciplines (Required)
• Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel (Required)
  We are SGS - the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.