Temp To Perm Accounts Payable Controller

Marc Daniels; Staines-upon-Thames; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in Staines-upon-Thames is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable professional. Responsibilities include processing supplier invoices, preparing payment runs, and maintaining supplier information. Applicants must have a minimum of 2 years in Accounts Payable, proficiency in Excel, and a professional attitude. The role requires excellent communication skills and is ideal for detail-oriented candidates. This position offers a dynamic work environment with ample opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ Accounts Payable experience in a similar role.
• Good understanding of best practices in Accounts Payable.
• Ability to reconcile accounts and resolve queries.

Responsibilities

• Process all supplier purchase invoices and refunds.
• Prepare payment runs and post bank entries.
• Reconcile Key Suppliers Statements monthly.

Skills

Accounts Payable proficiency

Stakeholder management

Intermediate/Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tools

D365

Job description

Responsibilities and Accountability

• Processing all supplier purchase invoices, refunds (credit notes) and T&E in line with the 48 hour SLA
• Matching invoices with relevant approved and receipted Purchase Order
• Prepare frequent payments runs
• Post bank entries and complete bank reconciliations
• Ensure transactions comply with group financial policies and procedures.
• Account for VAT and prepare information for statutory submissions
• Maintain supplier information
• Reconcile accounts and resolve queries promptly
• Support internal and external audit processes
• Reconcile Key Suppliers Statements monthly
• Create Month End balance sheet Reconciliation reports
• Prepare accruals and prepayments for management accounts at month end
• Review month-end trial balance and provide necessary support

Experience

• Minimum 2 years’ Accounts Payable experience on a similar role, processing throughout EMEA.
• Stakeholder management
• Good understanding and proficiency in Accounts Payable and best practice
• Intermediate/Advanced Microsoft skills (particularly Excel)
• IDeally food use of and understanding of D365

Core Competencies

• Excellent communication skills
• Attention to detail, organisation and time management and the ability to work to tight deadlines essential
• Team player
• Quick learner, methodical and positive outlook
• Professional attitude
• European Language an advantage