Job Title: Accounts Payable Assistant
Location: Dunsbury Park, Havant
Location Type: Office Based
Website: https://www.wmfts.com/en/
Job Summary
Ensure the efficient operation of the Accounts Payable function including month end close and payment processing to ensure suppliers are paid accurately and on time. Work with other departments to resolve issues in a timely manner and maintain strong financial governance.
Key Responsibilities
- Accurately process supplier purchase invoices, ensuring adherence to internal matching and approval rules, liaising with all departments so invoices are processed in a timely manner to enable payments within agreed terms.
- Reconcile supplier statements and liaise with suppliers regarding anomalies; monitor goods received and raise queries where necessary.
- Investigate and resolve supplier invoice queries as they arise and, where necessary, elevate to appropriate parties.
- Prepare and review supplier payment schedules with the Accounts Payable supervisor; execute payment runs and monitor bank, payroll and Direct Debit transactions.
- Process employee expenses in line with current policy and ensure necessary authorisation.
- Assist with end‑month reconciliation and accruals.
- Liaise with all departments to resolve purchase order and invoice related queries.
- Monitor local standard operating procedures and ensure adherence to governance controls.
- Support the wider Finance team with ad hoc tasks as required.
Skills / Experience
- Preferred: Experience in an Accounts Payable function; proven administration and organisational skills.
- Understanding and adherence to governance and compliance.
- Basic knowledge of accounting principles, practices and standards.
- Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment and work as part of a team.
- Accountancy qualifications (ACCA, CIMA, etc.) are advantageous but not essential.
- Excellent computer skills with experience using ERP workflows, invoice processing and payment systems.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Flexible working arrangements
- Generous holiday allowance
- Three days’ paid volunteering leave
- Additional support and benefits through the Everyone is Included Group Inclusion Plan
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer. If you would like to apply using this scheme, please select this option in our application form.
If you require accommodations during the application process, please let us know.
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