Accounts Payable Assistant - Leighton Buzzard, United Kingdom - Connells Group HQ

Connells Group HQ

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Leighton Buzzard, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Do you have an interest in finance/accounts and looking for that first role and opportunity to kick start your career?

If so, Connells Group can offer you training, career development and you can be part of one the largest estate agency and property service providers in the UK.

As part of the Group Finance Department, your role as
Accounts Payable Assistant will be responsible for processing suppliers' invoices, handling supplier queries and reconciling supplier statements.

You will be responsible for ensuring that all invoices are processed accurately and efficiently

Some of your duties will include:

Review, verify and code all incoming invoices in accordance with the company's policies and

standard accounting practice; liaise with suppliers regarding any issues.

Check company bank details prior to entering invoice information into the authorisation system.
Ensure that all invoices are authorised by the appropriate person(s) in accordance with the

group's Delegation of Authority (DOA).

Ensure that all invoices are processed accurately and on a timely basis. This will include chasing authorisation from approvers to help ensure invoices are approved promptly and payment.
Ensure all enquiries from internal stakeholders and suppliers are handled efficiently and professionally.
Reconcile transactions on supplier's accounts ensuring accounts are up to date and overpayments are not made.
Regularly monitor the Accounts Payable mailboxes and respond to queries within two working days.
Undertake any other duties which may be requested by the line manager.

We are looking for someone who has:

Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Intermediate Microsoft Office skills, in particular Excel
Ability to work on own initiative
A customer focused approach to work
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)

Connells Group, one of the largest and most successful
estate agency and
property services providers in the UK. Founded in 1936 and with a network or over 1,250 branches, the Group combines
residential sales and
lettings expertise with a range of services including
new homes,
mortgage services,
surveying,
conveyancing and more