Purpose of the role
To join and support the Finance team, acting as the first point of call for all accounts payable administration.
Key Responsibilities
- Process all purchase invoices.
- Monitor supplier accounts, including PO approvals ensuring timely settlement of liabilities as they fall due.
- Preparation of weekly, bi-annual and ad-hoc payment runs together with other AP team members.
- Maintenance of historical accounts payable records.
- Resolve invoice discrepancies via engaging internal and external stakeholders.
- Support month-end activities such as Aged Creditor analysis.
- Maintenance and actioning of shared AP inboxes.
- Provide internal training to staff where required on best practice AP processes.
- Assist the wider Finance team with general administrative and ad hoc tasks.
Skill & Attributes
The Accounts Payable Coordinator will have strong oral and written communication skills, a keen eye for detail, ability to work to deadlines, and impeccable organisational skills. They will be a proactive and self-motivated team player who is confident, professional and conscientious.
Experience
Good grounding of administration is essential and able to work in an office environment. Previous experience in an administrative role is desirable, with experience of Microsoft 365 applications and good IT skills.
Qualifications and Knowledge
- High proficiency of the English language is essential to role to communicate effectively to our stakeholders.
- Familiarity with standard ERP systems and accuracy in data entry and general data management is required to perform in this role.
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