Accounts Payable Assistant - Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom - British Engines

British Engines
British Engines
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Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Description

Reporting to the Accounts Payable Supervisor & Facilities Coordinator, the Accounts Payable Assistant will ensure payment for suppliers are made and all costs relating to operating companies within the group are classified appropriately.

You will work within the team to process all purchase invoices, including any intercompany and overseas suppliers' invoices. You will identify, log and work with suppliers and internal departments to resolve all invoice queries.


The company
British Engines is a leading engineering group with a long heritage in the North East of England since 1922.


Employing approximately 1,200 people, our eight businesses design, manufacture, assemble, test and service leading products and components for a wide range of industries including the renewables, digital, defence, power, nuclear, aerospace, robotics, oil and gas, chemical, marine, construction and agriculture sectors.


What you'll be doing

  • Process a large volume of invoices in the ERP system (IFS)
  • Match up goods received notes to purchase invoices; conclude any inaccuracies or issues
  • Create suppliers BACS runs or create manual payments
  • Prepare payments to UK and international suppliers and employees
  • Set up new supplier accounts and maintain existing account details within the ERP system
  • Reconcile supplier statements
  • Carry out housekeeping of creditors ensuring only valid current items are on the system
  • Assist the wider finance team during internal/external audit inspections
  • Open incoming mail and distribute to businesses
  • Ensure that you work in a safe manner and comply with the company's Health, Safety and Environmental Policy
  • Carry out any other duties not listed above as may reasonably be expected

Who we're looking for


To apply, we are looking for someone with a minimum of 1 years' experience of working in an accounts payable team and of managing internal and external stakeholders in a busy environment.

You must also be educated to GCSE level with knowledge of ERP systems.

We ask that you have excellent IT skills including Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, and Word).

Strong communication skills are essential to assist in dealing with internal customers and external suppliers as are strong organisational skills.


We are looking for someone who will have the ability to process high volumes of invoices within a fast paced/high volume environment, working under pressure and to deadlines.

You will also approach tasks with initiative, efficiency and with a proactive attitude.

This role will be on a full time, permanent basis working 35 hours per week.


You will be employed by British Engines (UK) Limited however your work location will be at BEL Valves Limited, 11 Glasshouse Street, St Peters, Newcaslte upon Tyne, NE6 1BS.


Benefits:


  • Employee assistance programme including WeCare wellbeing app
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Car salary sacrifice scheme
  • Holiday buy and sell
  • Pension scheme
  • Free onsite parking
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