Accounts Payable Assistant

Robert Half are delighted to partner with a UK leading marine expert to find their newest member. We are looking for a purchase ledger clerk to become an integral part of its rapidly growing team. As the Accounts Payable Clerk, you will match and batch code, resolve A/P issues, process expense reports, update and reconcile sub-ledger to G/L, and process checks. You will report to the Accounting Manager and have opportunity for career growth and quick advancement within this dynamic department.

Role

• Enter purchase invoices on to the system
• Allocate and coding project invoices
• Deal with purchase invoice related queries
• Manage the invoice authorisation process
• Liaise with project managers regarding queries on purchase invoices and chasing authorisation for payment
• Monitor open entry levels to ensure that invoices are being authorised and paid promptly
• Review supplier statements when received and action any items that do not agree
• Prepare the weekly payment runs and cashbook journals
• Liaise with suppliers to obtain quotes and raise purchase orders after instruction from authorised personnel
• Provide cover and assistance to Travel Coordinator in booking of employee flights, taxis and cars etc.
• Assist with the preparation of project spend summaries
• Process expense claims and reconcile accounts for staff expenditure
• Other accounting and administrative tasks as required

Profile

• Knowledge of accounts payable
• Knowledge of general accounting procedures
• Knowledge of purchase ledger related taxes (VAT, CIS etc.)
• Knowledge of relevant computer applications
• Experience in a purchasing function (preferably, not essential)
• Proficient in data entry and management
• 2-5 years accounts payable and general accounting experience
• Experience on Microsoft Excel

Salary & Benefits

• Salary up to £22k
• Discounted Health care initiatives
• Cycle to work scheme
• Life Assurance
• Critical Illness cover
• Pension
• Ability to purchase additional holiday
• Exclusive retail discounts
• Dress down Friday
• Occasional Flexi time

The salary range/rates of pay is dependent upon your experience, qualifications or training.

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