ACCOUNTS PAYABLE ADMINISTRATOR

We are currently seeking an Accounts Payable Clerk to join our finance team.

We are a leading importer and supplier of gifts and homeware accessories to retailers of all sizes. We are a friendly finance team of 10, within an office-based company of 40+ people in Waltham Cross. The role will form part of the Accounts Payable team.

Role Title - Accounts Payable Clerk

Salary - GBP26-30k

Location - Waltham Cross

Hours - 9am to 5:30pm

Contract Type - Permanent

Responsibilities of the role

• Check, code and process supplier invoices

• Ensure timely approval of invoices for payment

• Prepare BACS payments, ensure remittance advice documents are sent out correctly

• Reconcile supplier statements

• Regular review of Aged Creditors, highlightand clear old balances as required.

• Review import documentation and set up import payments

• Allocate currency invoices to forward contracts

• Reconcile duty invoices and other import costs

• Investigate and resolve queries related to supplier invoices

• Interact with suppliers/bank using phone/email

• Process credit cards

• Process employee expenses and petty cash

• Maintain cashbooks

• Prepare bank reconciliations

• Carry out duties directed by the management team as and when required

The successful individual should be highly motivated, a fast learner and keen to show initiative. The candidate must be a team player with excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and comfortable in liaising with all levels both internally and externally.

Requirements for the role

• Fluent in English - written and verbal

• Other European languages are advantageous but not necessary

• Minimum 2 years ACCOUNTS PAYABLE experience, ideally in a similar multi-currency role

• Ability to work accurately with attention to detail

• Good organisational skills and able to meet tight deadlines

• Embrace changes in reporting and daily tasks that benefit the finance team

• IT literate with Intermediate Excel, Word and Outlook skills

• Dynamics 365 Business Central knowledge is useful

• Flexibility to cover team members when required