Accounts Payable Lead in Manchester

Overview

At Azenta, new ideas, new technologies and new ways of thinking are driving our future. Our customer focused culture encourages employees to embrace innovation and challenge the status quo with novel thinking and collaborative work relationships. All we accomplish is grounded in our core values of Customer Focus, Achievement, Accountability, Teamwork, Employee Value and Integrity.

Job Description

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Lead to provide general accounts administration support and play a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of the Accounts Payable function.

What You'll Be Doing

• Work as part of the finance team, supporting month-end and year-end closing processes for the Accounts Payable ledger, including ledger close, running reports, and posting accruals.
• Process and match purchase invoices and payments accurately and efficiently.
• Verify supplier details and invoices to ensure accuracy and compliance with company policies.
• Deal with queries from suppliers and the purchasing department in a professional and timely manner.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with suppliers and collaborate with internal stakeholders.
• Manage weekly and ad-hoc payment runs.
• Perform supplier statement reconciliations and manage related queries.
• Support staff expenses by processing expense reports, running credit card statements, and preparing accruals.
• Use office automated systems to input and maintain accurate financial data.
• Assist with internal and external audit queries.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of Accounts Payable processes.
• Undertake other ad-hoc tasks as required to support the finance team.

What You'll Bring

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar Accounts Payable or accounts administration role.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, with strong Excel skills essential.
• Experience using Oracle is desirable but not essential.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work proactively on own initiative as well as collaboratively within a team.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy.

If any applicant is unable to complete an application or respond to a job opening because of a disability, please email at Recruiting@azenta.com for assistance. Azenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.