Our client is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Accounts Payable Assistant to join their dynamic finance team.
This role offers an exciting opportunity to learn new skills in all transactional areas of finance, supporting the wider function. The successful candidate will have the chance to work with international customers, handle multi-currency transactions, and contribute to various ad-hoc finance tasks. This position is based in Manchester and promises a supportive and inclusive work environment.
- Opportunity to learn new skills in all transactional areas of finance
- Work with international customers and handle multi-currency transactions
- Supportive and inclusive work environment
What you'll do:
As an Accounts Payable Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting various financial operations within the company. Your responsibilities will span across different areas including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Cash & Bank. You will be involved in intricate tasks such as matching POs to stock invoices, resolving invoice queries, assisting with revenue reporting, managing the Accounts Receivable inbox, developing credit note policies, and assisting with month-end reconciliations. This role requires a high level of commitment, excellent communication skills, and a 'Better Never Stops' attitude.
- Provide support to the Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Cash & Bank teams within the business
- Handle matching POs to stock invoices and dealing with any discrepancies
- Assist with raising and sending customer invoices and credit notes for UK and international customers
- Ensure invoice queries are resolved efficiently
- Responsible for allocation of cash to customer accounts
- Assist with revenue reporting and maintain good internal and external working relationships
- Experience with international customers, and billing from non-UK entities
- Help manage the Accounts Receivable inbox
- Develop strict and workable credit note policies and processes
- Assist with month-end reconciliations
What you bring:
The ideal candidate for the Accounts Payable Assistant role brings a wealth of experience in reconciliations and has worked extensively with relevant financial systems. They should possess excellent computer skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel and Word. They will communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. They are motivated to nurture relationships within the company as well as with external stakeholders.
- Proven knowledge and experience in Reconciliations
- Experience of working with relevant financial systems
- Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Excel and Word
- Experience of providing excellent customer services to staff and external parties
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Motivation to develop and maintain internal and external relationships
What sets this company apart:
Our client is a leading player in their industry, known for their commitment to excellence and continuous improvement. They offer an inclusive and supportive work environment where every team member's contribution is valued. They believe in nurturing the skills of their employees, providing opportunities for growth and learning. Their dynamic and collaborative culture makes them an ideal choice for those seeking a fulfilling career in finance.
Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates