Accounts Payable

Our client, a family-owned FMCG supplier, is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Clerk to join their growing finance team to assist with the processing of both UK and overseas invoices. 
This is a fast-paced role, and you will be reporting into the Finance Manager.  Previous experience of working within a manufacturing environment is desirable, as well as knowledge of Sage 50 accountancy software.

 

• £25,000 - £28,000 dependent upon experience


• Monday to Friday 9.00 am – 5.00 pm (30 minutes for lunch – 40 hour working week)    


• 20 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays  


• Statutory pension


• On-site car parking


• Please note that this is an office-based role

Duties and responsibilities: 

• Matching invoices with GRN’s and PO’s and resolving any queries with internal departments


• Post invoices onto Sage 50 system


• Supplier statement reconciliations and query resolution


• Liaising with suppliers for credit notes and POD’s


• Setting up new suppliers


• Bank Reconciliations - desirable


• Understanding of foreign currency transactions


• Calculation of VAT on purchased items


• Reconciliation of expenses, credit cards and petty cash


• Updating customer and billing information on the system

Skills and experience required:

• Minimum of 2 years previous Accounts Payable experience in a fast-paced environment, preferably within a manufacturing environment


• Previous experience of high-volume UK and overseas accounts payable is desirable


• Strong attention to detail


• Experience of using accounting software packages (Navision desirable)


• Strong excel skills (pivot tables and VLOOKUP’s desirable)