Accounts Assistant - Accounts Payable

The Company

At K3 Capital, we're a dynamic, fast-growing, and acquisitive PE-backed business (previously listed). We are on an exciting growth trajectory which creates opportunity for learning, development and growth in the finance team. Be a part of the action!

Join us and help shape the future of our finance function by tackling challenging problems and making a real difference. You will have ample opportunity to play a key part in our ambitious plans and add value alongside a passionate finance team.

Job Profile

Joining the finance team as an Accounts Assistant you will be responsible for all matters related to Accounts Payable, including processing invoices, resolving queries, creditor management, and bank reconciliation. This Job Profile is an outline of the principle purpose and main duties of the role. Please note that the key responsibilities set out in this profile are not exhaustive and it is anticipated that there will be variations dependant on the requirements of the team/location in which you work.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Reporting to the Finance Manager as line Manager, with some general reporting to Financial Controller and Directors.
• Managing the Accounts Payable inbox, including investigation and resolution of all Accounts Payable queries.
• Management of the creditor ledger, including movements and trends.
• Ad-hoc reporting as required by the senior management team.
• Ensuring prompt payment of outstanding amounts and sending of remittances.
• Monthly reconciliation of the finance system and cashiering system.
• Continual review and improvement of Accounts Payable processes and controls.
• Setting up and managing supplier accounts on the finance system including penny W/O, FX & credits.
• Ensuring correct VAT rate applied to all invoices raised.
• Communicating with cashiering team to process invoicing on behalf of insolvency practitioners.
• Monthly Bank Reconciliation.

Requirements

• Good standard of general education with passes in GCSE English and Maths.
• Relevant experience in Accounts Payable, including reporting and processing.
• Analytical skills including good knowledge of Excel (pivot tables and formulas) desirable.
• Relevant experience within professional services company.
• Effective use of IT including Excel, Word, Outlook, and knowledge of a finance system.
• Takes ownership of all work and has a focus on quality.
• Driven to achieve results, maintaining pressure when needed.
• Proactive nature to resolve issues and improve processes and controls.
• Manages own workload and time effectively, to meet month end and other internal deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, adaptable to different individuals and a professional manner at all times.