At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage accounts payable invoices and collaborate with the Finance Manager on payment systems.
- Company: Join a supportive public sector client with a focus on teamwork and integrity.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, and potential for permanent position.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace welcoming candidates from all backgrounds.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in finance while developing your skills in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in finance software and understanding of VAT accounting preferred.
The predicted salary is between 24900 - 26200 £ per year.
Sellick Partnership is recruiting for an Accounts Payable Assistant for our Public Sector client.
Key responsibilities:
- Ensure timely and accurate management of accounts payable invoices throughout their lifespan, including registration, verification, approval, and payment processing by agreed-upon terms via cheque or Automated credit.
- Help the Finance Manager implement and administer the BACS payment system.
- Collaborate with the Finance Manager to create an effective control framework for the system.
- Liaise with external vendors and promptly and professionally address any issues.
- Prepare for peak times and payment schedules to help stakeholders plan and forecast payments.
- Actively work to solve difficulties and implement solutions, such as portion payments, bringing payments forward, and obtaining additional information.
- As an eBis champion, maintain, develop, and manage the interface with the Accounts Payable system.
- Support and help non-Finance personnel with eBis/payables procedures and policies, ensuring efficient invoice processing and approval procedures promote solid accounting practices.
- Prepare and maintain bulk invoicing splits and journal entries for accurate expense allocation.
- Generate accurate and timely accounts payable reports with audit trails for general ledger reporting, including departmental KPIs.
- Assist the Finance Manager with internal and external audits, coordinating with Audit Teams as needed.
- Maintain excellent internal communication with all staff to contribute to objectives.
- Assist the entire finance team with ad hoc reporting and reconciling tasks.
The Ideal candidate will have:
- Experience in using finance system software.
- An understanding of VAT accounting.
- Previous experience in Accounts Payable / Purchase Ledger.
- Desirable: Housing Association experience or wider public sector experience.
- Desirable: use of Open Accounts.
If you believe that you are well-suited to this opportunity, please apply directly or contact Rebecca Dawson at Sellick Partnership for more information. The closing date for CVs is 2nd May. Due to the urgent requirement of this role, interviews will be arranged as soon as possible.
Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances.
We think you need these skills to ace Remote Accounts Payable Assistant in Worthing
Accounts Payable Management
Invoice Processing
BACS Payment System Administration
Vendor Liaison
Problem-Solving Skills
eBis System Management
Financial Reporting
