Accounts Payable Specialist

Menzies Distribution Solutions are currently looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist Associate to join our business on a temporary basis between February-December to cover Maternity leave. The Accounts Payable Specialist Associate is responsible for providing a data processing and administrative role within the Accounts Payable Department. The role ensures effective, efficient and accurate financial and administrative operations. This includes processing and monitoring transactions on the Accounts Payable ledger, with the need to interact with colleagues and suppliers on a daily basis. Providing these services in an effective and efficient manner will ensure that all finances are accurate and up to date and suppliers are paid within agreed payment terms.

Details

• Remote Working Preferably in the Liverpool Area
• Shift Pattern: 3 Days a Week (21 Hours)
• Hours: 09:00-17:00
• Monthly Pay
• Parking Onsite

Key Duties and Accountabilities (will include but not be limited to):

• Checking invoice data entry is accurate.
• Process query invoices, rejecting where necessary.
• Deal with incoming phone calls from key accounts.
• Deal with individual emails received, ensuring all contacts are aware of the standard process.
• Any other ad hoc tasks as and when required.
• Statement reconciliations in line with the service level agreed.
• Resolving invoice queries to ensure payment on time.
• Attend supplier meetings where needed, some travel may be required.
• Maintenance of manual records for final notices etc.
• Monthly review of hold reports.
• Monthly review of debit balance reports.
• Daily review of forensic reports.
• Helpdesk administration.
• Liaise with depots and suppliers to resolve items in BPM.
• Review and amend incorrect posting on ledgers.

Key Experience and Qualifications

• Knowledge of accounts payable or equivalent degree.
• Able to drive, desirable but not essential.

Technical skills and behavioural competencies

• Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy in data entry.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy.

Inclusion

Menzies Distribution Solutions is committed to creating a fair and inclusive environment where employees feel safe, proud and valued. We encourage ways of working that treat everyone fairly and with respect, and we look to create opportunities to improve the diversity of our workforce across all areas of the business. We seek to attract and recruit people from the widest talent pool, who reflect the society in which we work. And we aim to encourage an inclusive culture where people can feel empowered to be the very best they can be, and to reach their full potential creating value through diversity is what makes us strong as a business.