Accounts Payable Assistant in Cheltenham

Safran - Here, we craft excellence together. At Safran, excellence is a journey - and we'd love you to be a part of it. As a trusted global leader in aerospace, defence, and space, we are proud to be a company where diversity, innovation, and opportunity come together to shape a sustainable future where we can all succeed together through a shared vision The role involves providing financial, administrative and clerical support to the organisation. The role is to complete payments, plus processing, verifying and reconciling invoices
*Processing purchase invoices onto ERP system, ensuring accuracy in matching and posting. *Ensure that non-purchase order invoices obtain the necessary level of authorisation. *Build excellent relationships with Suppliers and internal departments to resolve any queries on a timely basis. *Reconciling supplier's statements to AP Ledger and GRNI, (goods received not invoiced). *Investigate & resolve discrepancies on supplier accounts, requesting copy invoices/credit notes where necessary *Scanning of documentation as and when required. *Follow procedures, accurately and paying attention to detail. *Weekly Payment runs, all currencies must be accurate and on time *Support other Team members and the Team Leader with workload, completing month end duties, reporting requirements and cross ledger working. *Ensure compliance with Group accounting procedures and internal audit requirements
ADDITIONAL DESCRIPTION *Attend meetings at other locations as required *Undertake any other duties as reasonably required within your competency. *Adhere to all Group policies and procedures. *Undertake any training and development activities at the request of your line manager. *Take care of your own safety and the safety of others at all times by complying with the Health & Safety Policy at all times. *Represent the company in a professional manner at all times. *Perform job responsibilities to the level identified in Internal Control procedures, policies and standards. Maintain an understanding of internal control standards. *Follow strict procedures when dealing with master data and bank details updates to protect the company against fraud. *Propose improvements of tools and processes within the group.
Essential *Demonstrate experience of working within similar Accounts Payable roles. *Proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint). *Previous experience of working with ERP systems to process invoices. *Able to work with, influence and communicate with a wide range of stakeholders. *Proficient administration, numerical, planning and organizational skills. *A comprehensive understanding of the 'purchase to pay' process. *Must have experience of processing high volumes of invoices *Ability to work on own initiative *Knowledge of general accounting procedures *Proficient and accurate in data entry and management *Accounts payable or general accounting experience *Robust problem solving skills.
Desirable *Previous experience of working with SAP to process invoices. *Previous experience within a dynamic, responsive, fast paced team. *Experience of working within a Shared Service Centre environment. *Analytical skills covering written, graphic, numerical & statistical information. *Demonstrate innovative thinking to improve the processes with AP *Previous project work experience
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