Experienced Accounts Payable finance assistant required for a large, successful retail business. Reporting to the Overheads Manager, you will be involved in various day to day operations of the finance department.
You will need to be well organised and proficient in dealing with the ‘unexpected'. You will enjoy working alongside others as part of a team. You will need to be adaptable, confident, and able to adapt with the needs of the business.
Responsibilities
- Full ownership of our Data capture AP system
- Coding of all invoices to the correct P&L or Balance sheet code
- Controlling the mailbox of all supplier queries and documents
- Aged creditor reviews
- Managing Direct debit and Proforma accounts
- Assigning invoices to GRN
- Ensuring the approval of all invoices are met to meet payment term deadlines.
- Ability to seek and make improvements to the day-to-day function
- Supplier statement reconciliations
- Liaising with internal and external colleagues to resolve outstanding disputes.
- Assisting with the preparation of month end.
- Covering adhoc duties when required.
Skills & Requirements:
- Proven experience of working in a fast-paced environment.
- High level of organizational skills
- Financial qualification (AAT or equivalent) desirable
- Excellent communication and analytical skills
- The ability to work autonomously and as part of a wider team, adhering to strict deadlines.
- High level of accuracy
- Excellent attention to detail
- IT literate with intermediate / advanced Excel skills
What we offer:
- Competitive salary
- Recognised and accredited accounting qualification
- Pension
- Long service awards
- Employee discount
- Cycle to work scheme
- Flexible and Hybrid working
Does this sound like you? If so, please click Apply now. Should you have any questions, please get in touch with Gemma Patton in the Reed Plymouth office.