Accounts Payable Specialist - London, United Kingdom - Cedar Recruitment Limited

Cedar Recruitment Limited

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

1 week ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

beBee Recruiter

Description

Sector:
Accountancy & Finance

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Contact: Lisa Wilson

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Start Date: 15/03/2023

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Expiry Date: 14 April 2023
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Job Ref: JO _

Accounts Payable Specialist

£30,000 to £35,000

Fulham based

Education

Hybrid working after fully trained/probation period (3 days in the office)

AAT study support available

Full time, permanent role

We have partnered with a growing private equity backed global education provider who are looking for a proven sole Accounts Payable Specialist to join their busy team.

The successful person will be a self-starter and have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with ever changing priorities.

Key

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities will include the following:

Purchase Invoice processing in AP Connect, which has a direct workflow through into JDE
Automated BACS payments to suppliers from our financial system, JD Edwards across 2 schools currently fortnightly
Daily Reconciliation of supplier ledgers
Assisting in replying to queries and correspondence with suppliers
Timely reporting for month end ensuring all invoices not on system are accrued for and information is passed to Senior Accountant
Working closely with the Business Managers and Heads of Schools to ensure correct approvals are provided for all invoices
Assisting the FM with implementation of PO system in JD Edwards
Once implemented, design a process across all Schools where PO processing and Order placing is done automatically through the Requisition Self Service and monitored vs budget
Liaison with external auditors on creditor queries

Desirable knowledge, skills and experience required:

Previous accounts payable experience is essential
Ability to pick up databases quickly
Fully proficient in Excel, Word and Outlook
Excellent communication skills
Great attention to detail
A selfstarter with the drive, determination and commitment to get things done
Comfortable working in a fastpaced, rapidly growing environment
Organised and able to plan and prioritise
A good team player, flexible, able to adapt and proactive with a positive attitude, enthusiastic and selfmotivated

Lisa Wilson:
Senior Associate - PQ Finance