Accounts Payable Assistant

The position of Purchase Ledger Assistant is a key role within the finance team working efficiently and ensuring the highest levels of accuracy. The position requires day-to-day accounting functions to be carried out and requires a team player who enjoys providing input and support in improving process efficiency\’s and reporting capability.

Client Details

Our client is a leading manufacturer supplying UK wholesalers, international distributors and own brand providers with their services, with their head office based in Newton Le Willows.

Description

Process incoming invoices:

• Inputting details onto the accounts system
• Complete within agreed timescales
• Once authorised invoices to be approved for payment
• To check customer account statements to advise on status of invoice, dealing with queries as required
• Contribute to month/year end processes
• Perform the month end closing process and reconciliation of the ledgers statements
• Maintain excellent working relationship with external suppliers
• Resolution of customer payment queries in a timely manner
• To sort and distribute all incoming finance post
• Support the department where necessary with general administrative duties

Profile

• A willingness to learn and grow skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Good IT skills
• Excellent organisational skills
• Attention to detail, wanting to better develop the AP system

Job Offer

• Hours of work are 8 – 4.30 / 8.30 – 5 / 9 – 5.30pm, with a 30 mins lunch.
• 23 Days holidays plus BH.
• AAT study support – should you desire
• This role is full time based in the office
• Free car parking on site
• Opportunity to step up to supervisor level
• Working in a small AP team environment

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