Reed Accountancy are pleased to be partnered with a returning Global manufacturing company as they seek an experienced Accounts Payable Clerk to join their team on a full time, permanent basis. You will be operating out of their Maidenhead office, working a hybrid model of 2 days in the office and 3 days from home each week.
Reporting into the Accounts Payable Manager, the successful candidate will have a strong understanding of double-entry accounting and the ability to work under pressure. You will have at least 2 years of experience in accounts payable, be proficient in Excel, and have experience handling high volumes of invoices.
Day to Day of the Role:
- Process and manage high volumes of invoices, approximately 1000 monthly across the team.
- Conduct weekly payment runs and direct debit postings.
- Handle the German ledger, processing around 250 invoices monthly, with additional responsibilities for NSSD and other accounts to total approximately 340 invoices each.
- Manage the accounts payable inbox and support with queries on a daily basis.
- Maintain aged creditors, ensuring timely payments and resolving any outstanding issues.
- Monitor invoice approvals and generate weekly reports for management review.
- Prepare biannual government reports on payment practices.
- Collaborate with a strong existing team to maintain efficient AP processes.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Minimum of 2 years experience in an accounts payable role.
- Strong understanding of double-entry accounting and journal postings.
- Proficiency in Excel, including VLOOKUPs and pivot tables.
- Experience with high volume invoice processing.
- Ability to work under pressure and provide examples of doing so.
- Familiarity with foreign entities and VAT structures, particularly within European countries.
- German language skills (speaking, reading, writing) would be highly beneficial.
- Understanding of intercompany transactions.
- Experience with month-end closing processes.
This is an excellent opportunity to join an established team and build on your existing Accounts knowledge within a supportive company.
Free parking is available onsite along with the office being located a short distance from the local public transport routes.
If you are seeking a new opportunity then apply today!