Accounts Payable Assistant - Inverurie, United Kingdom - JAB Recruitment

JAB Recruitment

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Inverurie, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Assistant on behalf of our client based in Kintore, Aberdeenshire. This is a 6 month contract.

As Accounts Payable Assistant you will be part of a busy AP team working closely with team members and alongside other members of the Finance team.

You will be responsible for inputting a high volume of purchase invoices efficiently and accurately and preparing
the associated payments. You will maintain a positive working relationship with Operations to work collaboratively to resolve invoice queries as they arise.

You will be responsible for following the defined accounting processes and methods but also encouraged to identify and communicate areas of improvement.

You should be keen to take on fresh challenges, develop your technical and interpersonal skills as well as expand your knowledge and experience through on the job training.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

To ensure that the Accounts Payables Ledgers are maintained accurately to reflect the correct amounts due to our suppliers.
To ensure that all vendor invoices are correctly matched against receipts of Purchase Orders.
To ensure that the proper authorisations are secured for price variances.
To ensure that all nonpurchase order invoices are correctly coded liaising with appropriate colleagues when required.
To ensure that all vendor payments are made on time and following proper internal authorisation.
To continually improve the efficiency/effectiveness of the accounts department in your operations.
To assist the Accounts Payable Team Leader as required on adhoc work.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Strategic: has and uses the required functional and technical knowledge and skills to do job at a high level of accomplishment.
Operating: able to apportion time effectively to complete tasks.
Energy: performs work with energy and drive while exploring other opportunities to contribute.
Organisational: builds numerous and effective relationships through personal networks inside and outside the organisation.
Personal and Interpersonal: committed to selfimprovement and development through the role in order to achieve career goals.

REQUIREMENTS:

Previous experience in Accounts Payable (minimum 1 year).
Ability to work to tight deadlines.
Previous experience working for an engineering or manufacturing company.
Computer literacy (including good command of Microsoft Office Excel, Word and Outlook).
ERP knowledge.

Job Types:
Full-time, Fixed term contract

Salary:
£12.00-£14.00 per hour

Benefits: