Job Description

Responsibilities will include managing the day to day posting and processing of purchase orders, purchase invoices, reconciliation of bank statements, preparation of payments, liaising with supplier and supporting supplier queries. Support the local finance director and the local team in the required area of analysis, administration and/or other as required.

• Matching of supplier invoices to corresponding PO’s and delivery notes

• Accurate coding and processing invoices in PeopleSoft

• Processing staff expenses and reconciling to the underlying receipts

• Processing credit card and booking into the accounting system

• Ensure allocations of payments and receipts working with the necessary people to correct any errors

• Review of weekly payment run for authorization

• Ensure all suppliers/vendors are correctly set up on the accounting system

• Support with supplier queries i.e., payment queries/ reconciling statements

• Record VAT correctly (exposure to intra EU and reverse charge accounting of VAT an advantage)

• Review VAT treatment on sales and purchases and the prepare VAT return

• Weekly bank reconciliation of bank accounts

• Support month end processes including AR & AP, preparation of journals and accruals, balance sheet reconciliations to ensure they are complete and up-to date and any differences reconciled

• Liaise with the purchasing manager and review purchase orders

• Support and contribute to ensuring the correct operation of the purchase order processing system

• Assist in identifying processes improvements including standardization of practice across the entities and consistency with corporate policies and practices

• Support with yearend and audit processes

• Ad hoc projects/tasks as required

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Ability to communicate effectively and utilize influence. Strong attention to details with the ability to analyze. Highly dedicated worker with sense of teamwork. Written/Verbal Communication. Sound Judgment. A minimum of two years’ experience in a comparable role. An accounting technician qualification or similar would be an advantage. Strong experience using accounting systems (PeopleSoft would be an advantage). Experience in the waste & energy industry in a relevant role is highly desirable. Ability to deliver service that meets or exceeds vendor’s expectations. Good with time management and have a good attention to detail. Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Excel. Excellent communication skills. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision under rigid time constraints. Possess a high degree of initiative, self-motivation, commitment and resourcefulness. Experience in the operation of VAT would be an advantage.