At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the finance team with accounts payable and administrative tasks in a dynamic environment.
- Company: Join a well-established organisation committed to quality services and community support.
- Benefits: Enjoy hybrid working, flexible hours, enhanced pension, health plan, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Perfect for organised individuals looking to grow in a busy finance role.
- Why this job: Make an impact in finance while enjoying a supportive and professional team atmosphere.
- Qualifications: 2 years' experience in accounts payable and strong IT skills, especially in Excel.
The predicted salary is between 29250 - 35750 £ per year.
WHY APPLY FOR THIS?
- Hybrid working 2 days from home per week
- Flexible working hours
- Enhanced pension scheme
- Health Plan covering dental, optical and eligible medical costs
- Free employee health checks
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Opportunity to develop your career within a professional finance team
Our client is a well-established organisation with a strong commitment to providing quality services and supporting the communities it operates within. As part of the Finance & ICT Directorate, you will join a professional finance team responsible for delivering accurate, efficient and compliant accounting services across the organisation.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are currently recruiting for a Finance Administrator Accounts Payable to join the Finance team. Reporting to the Senior Finance Officer, the successful candidate will provide administrative and accounts payable support, helping to ensure invoices, supplier accounts, expenses and payment processes are managed accurately and within required deadlines. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Purchase Ledger or Accounts Payable professional looking to develop their career within an established organisation, while benefiting from hybrid working and a range of additional benefits.
KEY DUTIES
- Maintain approved supplier accounts and complete weekly/monthly reconciliations.
- Register and appropriately code invoices on the finance system for companies across the group.
- Distribute invoices to relevant officers for approval and follow up outstanding approvals.
- Assist with the processing of approved invoices, including checking and inputting relevant codes.
- Review and reconcile discrepancies on supplier accounts.
- Assist with the processing of employee travel expenses.
- Provide cover for BACS and cheque payment runs.
- Assist with accounting routines and processes to ensure reporting deadlines are met.
- Maintain accurate finance records, filing and supporting documentation.
- Sort and distribute Finance correspondence while maintaining confidentiality.
- Deal with internal and external enquiries by telephone and email.
- Assist with the preparation of information and finance reports.
- Support internal and external audit processes.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and the effective implementation of finance policies and procedures.
- Maintain confidentiality when handling financial, personal and commercial information.
- Undertake other appropriate finance and administrative duties as required.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
Essential
- At least 2 years' relevant experience within the last 5 years.
- Working knowledge of BACS and experience within a computerised Purchase Ledger/Accounts Payable environment.
- At least 5 GCSEs at Grade C or above (or equivalent), including English and Maths, or an additional 2 years' relevant experience.
- Excellent IT literacy, including Microsoft Office and Excel.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Excellent literacy, numeracy and analytical skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a wider team.
- Motivated, adaptable and able to use initiative.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- A flexible and practical approach to work.
Desirable
- Experience with wider Purchase Ledger duties including: Direct Debits, Journal entries, Accruals, Staff expenses.
- Relevant professional development or qualifications.
- Awareness or experience within the social housing sector.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
We are looking for someone who is organised, accurate and comfortable working within a busy Accounts Payable environment. You will have strong attention to detail, good Excel skills and the ability to manage your own workload while contributing effectively to a wider finance team. Experience with BACS, supplier reconciliations and computerised Purchase Ledger systems is essential, while exposure to areas such as journals, accruals and staff expenses would be advantageous.
For more information on this opportunity or to discuss your suitability, contact Ollie Mairs in complete confidence.
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