Senior Accounts Payable Assistant

Job Title: Accounts Assistant Location: Near HounslowStatus: Full Time and Permanent office based)Hours: 9-5.30pmSalary: up to 33k depending on experience  ( 6 months probation) 

Our client in the logistics industry is looking for a strong Accounts Assistant with strong AP experience, knowledge of double entry, accruals and prepayments, as well as start to finish AP.  Ideally AAT qualified or part qualified (active studier). 

About the role:

Key Responsibilities•    Obtaining invoice authorisation•    Supplier and customer statement reconciliations•    Allocation of payments on supplier and customer accounts•    Sending out remittance advices and customer statement•    General ledger entries including accruals and prepayments on SUN Systems•    Processing all staff credit card expenses on SAP Concur and producing expense reports•    Resolving supplier queries via telephone and email efficiently and ensuring all issues are investigated and resolved on time•    Daily and monthly bank reconciliations•    Preparing the monthly BACs payment and ensuring suppliers are paid on time•    Managing fixed assets register•    Managing petty cash and prepaid card•    Assisting with billings and accounts receivable when required•    Supporting the external auditor with the company’s annual audit•    Liaising with Suppliers to get better terms and Pricing•    Auditing Purchase Ledger monthly for cost analysis

Key Skills•    Book-keeping and double entry knowledge•    Excellent attention to detail•    High levels of accuracy•    Ability to learn new programs quickly•    Able to work on own initiative•    Ability to multi-task and work well under pressure and to deadlines•    Excellent verbal and written communication including the ability to interacts professionally across all levels of the organisation•    Proficient user of MS Office (Word, Outlook, Excel), SUN Systems, SAP Concur•    Experience with international suppliers and foreign currency invoices•    Part Qualified/AAT Qualified status

This role requires references to be provided for the last 5 years as well as a successful DBS check  Please contact Vinny Basra at the Staines Reed Accountancy office.