Accounts Payable Clerk

Our client is looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to join their Accountancy team in Guildford on a temp to perm basis

Client Details

Our client, a well known & growing business based in Guildford is looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to join their Accountancy team on a temp to perm basis

Description

Accounts Payable Clerk - Guildford

• Regularly review supplier accounts which are in credit and work with the supplier to ensure credits are matched against invoices or a payment is made to clear the account.
• Liaise and correspond with suppliers in order to resolve queries in respect of outstanding accounts, price discrepancies receipting issues, correct financial coding and authorisation requirements
• Liaison with suppliers and trust managers to investigate and resolve written and telephone queries, often of a complex and sensitive nature
• Run and review "housekeeping" reports on a weekly basis and take appropriate action where invoices to clear any issues
• Action and resolve Non-PO invoice holds (re disputes, awaiting credit notes etc.) that have not been properly actioned by the requisitioner / Budget holder
• Plan and organise own work schedule in conjunction with the Accounts Payable Supervisor to ensure all financial timetables are met
• Work with the Accounts Payable Supervisor to identifying service improvements and make recommendations as appropriate.
• Preparation of the weekly submission of the BACs Runs, RFT payments and cheque runs
• Support the Accounts Payable Supervisor in keeping the supplier master file/coding list up to date
• Check agency fee invoices match the fee schedule and investigate/resolve variances
• Maintain an effective working relationship with the finance team and suppliers to ensure the delivery of a professional service and ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Adopt a flexible work approach, this involves providing cover in the absence of other departmental staff and providing assistance at peak times
• Fast and accurate input of information to financial and procurement systems and spreadsheets requiring keyboard work for most of the day
• Acquire a working knowledge of systems and procedures within the department to enable cross cover of other roles

Profile

A successful candidate will have experience with the above & be available on short notice

Job Offer

Salary £22,000 - £25,000

Hybrid working