Accounts Payable Assistant

Orka Financial is working with a rapidly growing construction firm based in Uxbridge to recruit an Accounts Payable Assistant into their established finance team. The team is based at the company’s head office in UxbridgeKey Responsibilities:

• Sort and scan invoices to the appropriate company entities for ledger posting.
• Monitor the Accounts Payable mailbox daily to route electronic invoices for registration.
• Process a high volume of invoices: code, match with Purchase Orders, and forward for approval.
• Set up new supplier and subcontractor accounts in the accounting system.
• Process utility and council tax bills for multiple sites.
• Resolve invoice discrepancies through coordination with internal departments and external suppliers.
• Process subcontractor certificates provided by the Commercial team.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve outstanding queries.
• Manage internal stakeholder expectations regarding invoice and payment processing.
• Prepare payment runs in accordance with agreed payment terms.
• Maintain supplier account records and aged listings, reviewing and clearing outstanding balances.
• Handle supplier phone and email enquiries promptly.

Key Skills:

• Proven experience in an accounts payable role.
• High attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
• Capable of working both independently and collaboratively, with sound decision-making skills.

Salary:

• £30,000-£35,000 Dependent upon experience plus benefits.