Accounts Payable Assistant

We are looking to recruit an experienced Accounts Payable Assistant into a finance and systems team based in Doncaster.
The Accounts Payable Team is split into three processing areas, Suppliers, Subcontract & Expenses. This role is to work in the Subcontract team reporting into the Senior Accounts Payable Assistant, working as part of a small team of processing Subcontract purchase to pay applications and invoices.
The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of working in a business with high volumes of transactions and have experience of processing purchase ledger/subcontract ledger from purchase to payment. The nature of the role demands a versatile individual who is collaborative and can liaise with colleagues across multiple departments and sites to resolve queries to ensure Subcontractors are paid to terms. We are looking for an individual who is proficient in completing reconciliations, has high attention to detail, capable of following a strict process and is competent with producing reporting in Excel.
Job Requirements
* Manage allocated subcontract ledger accounts - liaise with all stakeholders to ensure that invoices are processed and paid promptly in accordance with group policy.
* Investigate and resolve queries with both internal and external stakeholders including resolving VAT, CIS and DRC issues.
* Preparation of subcontract ledger payment batches in accordance with agreed terms.
* File accurately and timely all documentation.
* Produce supplier statement reconciliations for the subcontract ledger, investigating and resolving any differences that are identified.
* Provide support to Cash & Payments Supervisor and maintain the subcontract ledger and accounts performing general housekeeping as and when required.
* Process employee expenses and credit card statements promptly and accurately in accordance with the Company Expenses Policy and HMRC VAT rules.
* Perform other ad-hoc duties as and when required.
Skills & Experience
The ideal candidate will possess the following skills, experience and qualifications: -
* Experience of processing high volume of transactions in an Accounts Payable position is essential.
* Essential - Experience of using COINS.
* Experience of using Microsoft Office software (i.e. Word, Excel, Outlook).
* Good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to express clearly and concisely.
* Excellent organisational skills and the ability to plan and prioritise own workload.
THE CONSULTANCY:
Edwards & Pearce acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Edwards & Pearce is an Equal Opportunities Employer