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This position is responsible for providing finance and administration support within the metals accounts payable team and to work with colleagues to provide an efficient department. Working in Long Marston, the successful candidate will be part of a team working under the supervision of a knowledgeable and supportive Purchase Ledger Team Leader
Sims Ltd is a global company working to create a world without waste to preserve our planet, with offices and sites in the USA, Australia, Europe and the UK.
As part of our core values, Sims offers an inclusive and dynamic environment and we welcome people from a variety of different backgrounds.
This is a hybrid role with flexible working opportunities (ideally 3 days WFH, 2 days in the office).
Key Responsibilities
- Accurate processing of high volume scrap and haulage supplier invoices
- Accurate processing of supplier invoices against site purchase orders
- Ability to process multiple currency invoices
- Supplier statement reconciliations
- Review debit balances
- Respond to internal and external emails and telephone queries promptly and accurately
- Scanning electronic supplier invoice
- Support for setup of supplier accounts with associated compliance checks when required
- Support for daily, weekly payment runs
- Bank reconciliations
- Site cash
- Ensure SOPs are adhered to
- Assist with HMRC, Internal and External audit requests
- Produce accurate and timely reports in line the company policy
- Adherence to strict monthly deadlines
Key Skills/Competencies
- Exceptional organisational skills
- High level of attention to detail and accuracy
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Self-motivated, flexible and adaptable
- Integrity and confidentiality
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Confident and polite telephone manner
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Good problem solving skills, combined with the ability to stay calm under pressure
- Professional approach to presentation and strong customer focus
Qualifications
- Strong IT skills, in particular excel, word and outlook
- Previous experience of volume purchase ledger invoice processing
- Previous experience processing payment runs
