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Location: West ByfleetWork Pattern: Full-time, Mon-Fri, 9 am to 5 pm, office-based Reports To: Finance Director
Our client at the West Byfleet is seeking an Accounts Payable Assistant. This role is essential for managing the accounts payable portfolio, ensuring efficient supplier management, maximizing cash flow, and fostering strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities:
- Assist in clearing a backlog of invoices, processing high volumes (50-100 invoices per day) using a CRM system.
- Manage supplier accounts to ensure timely receipt of supplies and prevent accounts from being put on hold.
- Obtain necessary financial documentation, including statements and backups.
- Ensure payments are processed according to agreed terms to maximize cash flow.
- Handle queries promptly and escalate issues as necessary with both internal and external stakeholders.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with colleagues across finance and non-finance departments.
- Contribute to month-end and weekly financial deliverables and responsibilities.
- Manage intercompany payments and perform reconciliations.
- Assist in treasury management and support audit processes.
- Maintain accurate reconciliations of supplier accounts and sales ledger.
- Assist with monthly billing to airlines and other key customers, including raising ad hoc invoices.
- Provide valuable insights, data, and reporting to stakeholders at all levels.
- Participate in ad hoc projects and support the Finance Manager as needed.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Proven experience in accounts payable or a similar role.
- Strong proficiency in Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and data analysis.
- Familiarity with mid-range accounting systems/general ledgers (experience with Open Accounts is a plus).
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- High attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
- Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks effectively, and collaborate as part of a team.
To apply for the Accounts Payable Assistant position, please contact Jaspreet Mand at Reed Staines Accountancy office
