Accounts Payable Assistant
- Location: Harlow, United Kingdom
- Job Type: FTC (10 MONTHS)
- Salary: Competitive
We are seeking an Accounts Payable Assistant to join our European Shared Services Center team. This role is crucial for processing supplier invoices for goods and services received, resolving supplier queries, and managing invoice processing workflows to ensure timely approvals and postings.
Day-to-day of the role:
- Validate and process large volumes of invoices for multiple European entities.
- Manage Accounts Payable mailboxes and resolve supplier queries.
- Liaise with other sites as needed to obtain data/approvals for processing.
- Answer and resolve email and telephone queries from internal and external parties.
- Collaborate with colleagues from multiple departments to ensure timely resolution of vendor/supplier issues.
- Comply with company and departmental policies and procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned to support the Shared Service Centre.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths.
- At least 2 years' experience in an Accounts Payable function, ideally using an SAP ledger.
- Ability to process data and information accurately and within expected turnaround times.
- Ability to work in a fast-moving environment, managing multiple deliverables.
- Effective team player with strong communication skills.
- Experience using an ERP system, preferably SAP.
- Working knowledge of MS Office applications such as Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- European language skills are desirable.
- Commitment to fostering a culture of process improvement, high-performance teams, employee development, and excellence in customer service.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary.
- Hybrid working model with a minimum of 3 days per week in the office.
- Opportunity to be part of a dynamic team in a multinational environment.
- Professional development and process improvement culture.
To apply for the Accounts Payable Assistant position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.