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Accounts Payable Assistant

In2 Consult
Posted 7 hours ago, valid for 6 hours
Location

London, Greater London EC1R 0WX

Contract type

Full Time

Life Insurance

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  • The job involves processing supplier invoices and managing payment runs in SAP, requiring 3-5 years of experience in accounts payable or a related accounting role.
  • Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, along with proficiency in SAP and AMOS for invoice processing and vendor management.
  • Key responsibilities include reconciling vendor statements, maintaining accurate financial records, and ensuring compliance with company policies and legal requirements.
  • The position offers a full-time, permanent role with a salary of $60,000 to $70,000 annually, along with benefits such as a company pension and life insurance.
  • Successful candidates will demonstrate strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively with internal stakeholders and vendors.

Main duties and responsibilities

Invoice Processing and Management:

- Process supplier invoices, including HSBC credit card transactions, in AMOS for all PO-based invoices and in SAP for non-PO expenses, ensuring accurate coding and approval in accordance with company policies.

- Utilize AMOS for tracking and managing supplier orders, goods receipts, and related accounts payable transactions.

- Verify invoice details such as pricing, quantity, and approvals, ensuring alignment with purchase orders.

- Handle discrepancies between invoices, purchase orders, and goods receipts, following up with relevant departments for resolution (Procurement Team)

Payment Processing:

- Prepare and execute payment runs in SAP, including checks, and prioritize payments based on due dates, early payment discounts (if needed), and urgency.

- Coordinate with the Finance team to ensure that payments are made within the specified credit terms and in alignment with company cash flow.

Reconciliation and Reporting:

- Reconcile vendor statements, research and resolve any discrepancies, and ensure that all outstanding invoices are processed in a timely manner.

- Generate and maintain accurate financial records for accounts payable, including accruals, outstanding payments, and vendor credits.

- Perform monthly closing activities (relating to AP invoices), including accruals, account reconciliations, and reporting using SAP.

Vendor and Stakeholder Communication & AP Inbox maintenance

- Act as the primary point of contact for vendors regarding invoice and payment status.

- Maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, such as procurement and operations teams, to resolve invoicing issues.

- Work closely with the HNK Finance team to process weekly, priority and urgent payments.

- Ensure all AP payment inbox queries are addressed promptly, prioritizing based on urgency, to prevent backlog accumulation in the AP inbox.

Compliance and Audit:

- Ensure all accounts payable activities comply with company policies, procedures, and legal requirements.

- Assist with audits by providing necessary documentation and ensuring that all AP processes are well-documented and auditable.

Process Improvement:

- Identify opportunities for process improvements in the AP workflow, particularly around invoice processing efficiency in SAP or any other ERP system .

- Support the implementation of best practices and automation within the accounts payable function.

Qualifications:

路 Education: Bachelor鈥檚 degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.

路 Experience: 3-5 years of experience in accounts payable or a related accounting role, with hands-on experience in SAP and any other ERP system.

Technical Skills:

路 Proficiency in SAP (Invoice processing, payment runs, vendor management).

路 Experience with AMOS (Asset and Maintenance Operations System) or any other operational system for order tracking and vendor account management.

路 Strong Excel skills for financial analysis and reporting.

路 Knowledge: Solid understanding of accounting principles, tax regulations, and invoice processing.

Soft Skills:

路 Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

路 Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

路 Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

路 Other: Familiarity with procurement systems and general ERP tools is a plus.

Preferred Attributes:

路 Experience working with international vendors and multi-currency transactions.

路 Demonstrated ability to work independently, handle multiple tasks, and maintain accuracy under pressure.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

路 Accuracy and timeliness of invoice processing.

路 Vendor reconciliation accuracy.

路 Payment cycle efficiency.

路 Successful collaboration with internal departments and external vendors.

路 Adherence to compliance and audit requirements.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Free parking
  • Life insurance
  • Referral programme
  • Sick pay

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed鈥檚 services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed鈥檚 Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.