Finance Associate - Group Accounts Payable

The successful candidate will assist in the smooth running of the Group Accounts Payable department by providing Accounts Payable support through regular daily, weekly, and monthly tasks as well as ad hoc administrative duties as required. The position is within a fast-growing group and therefore flexibility is required as adjustments to the main duties will be necessary as the role progresses and the Group grows.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Receiving and processing purchasing invoices in Yooz and Sage Intacct
• Resolving ad hoc Accounts Payable queries from suppliers and colleagues in the business on a daily basis that are received into the Accounts Payable inbox
• Preparation of the payment proposal and payment run
• Accurate maintenance of Accounts Payable ledger
• Assisting with month end / quarter end / year end Accounts Payable processes
• Supporting Accounts Payable audit queries
• Supplier statement reconciliation
• Investigating and resolving discrepancies and reconciliation items in the Accounts Payable ledger
• Review and maintenance of supplier accounts

Other duties

• Recommend and implement changes to existing and new systems as required
• Produce and maintain finance procedure documents relating to the responsibilities of this role

Person Specifications

Statutory requirements

• Eligibility to live and work in the UK
• Enhanced DBS check

Qualifications

• A-levels or equivalent
• AAT (partially or fully qualified)

Experience and knowledge

• Any experience in Accounts Payable
• Experience of Sage (Desirable)
• Experience of Accounts Payable (Desirable)

Skills and abilities

• Fundamental Excel and analytical skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to engage with a range of stakeholders
• Excellent time and project management skills and able with the ability to juggle a range of competing demands
• The ability to learn new systems & software

Personal qualities

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to organise and prioritise a workload
• Able to communicate effectively with colleagues and external stakeholders
• Excellent attention to detail
• Flexible and able to adapt to changing priorities
• Proven ability to work to deadlines and work under pressure
• Be an efficient team player
• Excellent written and spoken English

This job description is provided as a guide to the role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive description of duties and responsibilities and may be subject to periodic revision. Oxford International is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Recruitment checks, including checks with past employees, are undertaken in accordance with our Recruitment and Selection policy. Oxford International is an equal opportunity employer. Every applicant and employee has the same opportunities regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status.