Job Description

As Accounts Payable Assistant your role will involve:

* Using the Oracle system and standard operating procedures to accurately record supplier invoices and credit notes
* Ensuring that all invoices are matched to receipts or other records of authorisation prior to payment
* Processing payments on a timely basis to meet payment due dates
* Verifying employee expense claims are properly completed and authorised prior to payment
* Responding to supplier queries regarding financial matters
* Generating purchase card payments in accordance with the control process
* Chasing outstanding receipts with the business to ensure invoice payments are made in accordance with the due date
* Making sure that costs are correctly categorised for accounting purposes
* Supporting internal and external audit requests
* Continually improving the process to deliver efficiencies

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

* GCSE English and Maths * Accounts payable experience gained in another industry * Previous use of ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle * Use of all Microsoft Office packages * Experience operating in a multinational environment with different currencies and variable tax rates * Attention to detail * Good communication skills - including written notifications and a good telephone manner