Job Description

We are currently recruiting for an experienced temporary Accounts Payable Assistant who ideally has a minimum of 2 year’s experience working with purchase orders. Experience of working in the FMCG or Retail sectors would be advantageous but not essential. This is an extremely varied role, so it would be best suited to someone who can adapt quickly and who enjoys a fast pace!
The duties will include, but not be limited to:

• Communicating with and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers, handling queries and issues with invoices
• Liaising with internal colleagues regarding Pos
• Ensure all information is entered correctly and the number of outstanding invoices are minimized
• Reconcile statements to supplier accounts on SAP and request any missing information
• Perform weekly payment runs
• Keep suppliers up to date and escalate any issues to Financial Controller
• Check bank details for all new suppliers
• Complete and submit Monthly KPIS, reviews and reports
• Proactively investigate more efficient ways of working
• Any ad hoc duties as directed by Management.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

To be successful, you will have strong organizational skills and enjoy working to deadlines. The ability to build and maintain relationships will be second nature, plus you thrive on identifying and solving problems.