Accounts Payables Assistant

Sepura; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic technology company based in Cambridge is seeking a motivated Finance Assistant to manage Accounts Payable and Receivable, process invoices, and maintain financial records. The ideal candidate has experience in a global business environment and familiarity with ERP systems like Microsoft Dynamics. This full-time position requires excellent people and computer skills, with a focus on supplier relationships. Enjoy a career within an innovative team and contribute to financial success.

Qualifications

• Previous Accounts Payable experience preferable.
• Experience working within a global business with multicurrency.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices within the ERP system.
• Manage customer and supplier accounts.
• Prepare supplier payments and maintain Sales and Purchase Ledgers.
• Support the Treasury Manager.

Skills

Good people skills

Good computer skills

Exercise discretion and professional integrity

Ability to work with minimal supervision

Team player

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics AX

Microsoft D365 ERP systems

Excel

Job description

Come and join Sepura Limited at an exciting time of growth and progress your career within this innovative technology company, based in Waterbeach, Cambridge.

You will be a highly motivated Finance Assistant interested in Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes. This role will primarily be responsible for the day-to-day tasks within the Accounts Payable function and will also provide support to the Credit Control function. Responsibilities will include: processing invoices within the ERP system, managing customer and supplier accounts, preparing supplier payments, general maintenance of Sales and Purchase Ledgers, month end tasks and yearly audit tasks. This role will also support the Treasury Manager in providing effective control over the company’s creditors.

Day To Day

Accounts Payables:

• Purchase Ledger maintenance in all Sepura entities in an accurate and timely manner.
• Process invoices in ERP system, matching any unprocessed PO-Invoices to receipts lines.
• Monitor the Open Invoice Pool and liaise with other colleagues in ensuring invoices are processed in a timely manner. This includes chasing requestors to receipt product lines in AX, liaising with Procurement on price variance etc.
• Resolve invoice discrepancies on a timely manner and liaise with suppliers to ensure accounts are kept up to date.
• Posting of bank transactions to different entities ledgers and completion of the bank reconciliations.
• Process individual & batch payments via multiple banking systems.
• Monitor the Payables inbox, ensuring all emails are cleared daily.
• Closure of the Purchase Ledger as part of month end.
• Prepare AP related Balance Sheet Reconciliations including Banks, Purchase Ledger, VAT.
• Prepare suppliers statement reconciliations, identify any discrepancies and take appropriate actions.
• Prepare adhoc reports that form part of the month end reporting pack as required.

Accounts Receivables:

• Provide support and cover for the Accounts Receivable team, including posting receipts, chasing debts and preparing weekly reports.

Others:

• Additional ad hoc duties as required.
• Provide support and cover to the Treasury Manager as and when required.
• Annual audit support.

What you need to succeed: Experience

• Previous Accounts Payable experience desirable.
• Experience working within a global business with multicurrency.

Knowledge:

• Microsoft Dynamics AX or Microsoft D365 ERP systems.
• Double entry bookkeeping.
• Excel; XLOOKUPS, SUMIFS and Pivot Tables.

Skills:

• Good people skills are required to establish and maintain excellent supplier relationships.
• Good computer skills as this role requires a high degree of processing skills.
• Exercise discretion and professional integrity.
• Able to work to own initiative with minimal supervision.
• Being a good team player with a diligent, methodical approach.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing

Industries: Telecommunications