Your new company
You will be joining a well-established and successful manufacturing SME organisation as they look to strengthen their finance function with the appointment of an Accounts Payable Assistant. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a friendly, collaborative team within a business that offers a varied role and the opportunity to take real ownership of your workload.
Your new role
Working as part of the wider finance team, you will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day Accounts Payable function and ensuring supplier accounts and transactions are processed accurately and efficiently.
Your responsibilities will include:
- - Processing supplier invoices and credit notes
- - Completing supplier statement reconciliations and resolving outstanding queries
- - Managing day-to-day cashbook entries and reconciling the cashbook to the bank
- - Posting invoices and credit notes onto Sage
- - Investigating discrepancies between purchase orders and invoices
- - Liaising with suppliers and internal departments to resolve queries and correct errors
- - Carrying out new supplier checks and chasing outstanding documentation
- - Completing bank account validations
- - Assisting with additional finance and administrative duties as required
What you'll need to succeed
You will have previous experience working in an Accounts Payable, Purchase Ledger or similar transactional finance position. You will be comfortable working both independently and as part of a wider finance team, with the initiative to manage your own workload and resolve queries effectively.A good working knowledge of Excel is required, while previous experience using Sage 200 and Joblogic would be beneficial, although training can be provided. Previous exposure to CIS would also be highly advantageous.Most importantly, you will be organised, adaptable and comfortable working within a fast-paced SME environment where priorities can change.
Accounts Payable Officer in Birmingham employer: Confidential
As a leading employer in the data centre operations sector, we offer an exceptional work environment that prioritises employee growth and development. Our collaborative culture fosters innovation and accountability, while our commitment to safety and operational excellence ensures that you will be part of a team that values your contributions. With opportunities for international travel and the chance to lead critical operations across the EMEA region, this role provides a unique platform for impactful leadership and career advancement.
