Accounts Payable Assistant in Liverpool

Accounts Payable – 6 Month Contract\\n Location: Central Services, Liverpool\\n Salary: Up to £26,000\\n\\nWorking Pattern: Hyrid (2 days WFH)\\n\\nAn exciting opportunity has arisen to join a global organisation within their Central Services function based in Liverpool. The team provides international support across Accounting, HR, Supply Chain and IT.\\n\\nThe role focuses on the processing of supplier invoices – from scanning and verification through to approvals, query resolution, and supplier account reconciliation. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong accounts payable experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.\\n\\nRole Objective\\n Processing of supplier invoices, from scanning, verification and approval to dealing with supplier queries and reconciling supplier accounts.\\n\\nPrincipal Accountabilities and Responsibilities\\n * Reviews all invoices for appropriate information and correct back-up documentation in readiness for scanning\\n * Put PO and non-PO invoices into workflow for approval\\n * Follows up on outstanding invoices awaiting approval with relevant departments, buyers, cost controllers and others\\n * Deals efficiently and effectively with supplier queries\\n * Reconciles supplier statements, researching and correcting discrepancies when required\\n * Maintains historical records by filing documents\\n * Maintains files, documentation and records thoroughly and accurately, in accordance with company policy and good practice\\n * Dealing with debit balances\\n * Proactively work to reduce aged items and increase payment on time\\n * Follows processes and guidelines\\n * Understanding regional Tax requirements\\n\\nPerson Specification\\n\\nEssential\\n * Solid experience of accounts payable practices and procedures\\n * Experience of working with PO and non-PO invoices\\n * Must demonstrate a Pro-active mind set\\n * Able to prioritise and work under pressure as an empowered and accountable person\\n * Can adapt quickly to change and demonstrate a flexible approach to work\\n * Able to work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, high-volume environment\\n * Strong skills in problem-solving and resolution\\n * Able to multi-task\\n * Strong communicator, both in writing and in person\\n\\nDesirable\\n * Understanding of processing invoices for multiple legal entities\\n * Understanding of processing invoices in a variety of currencies\\n * Experience in a similar commercial environment