Accounts Payable (Ap) Specialist

Accounts Payable Specialist (CIS)

Based Stonecross (Wigan - WA3)

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The Accounts Payable Specialist will be based at Murphy's Finance Shared Service Centre (SSC) for the UK and Ireland which is in Wigan and has become a central building block of the organisation.The SSC will provides the platform for cost savings and ongoing performance improvement, including focussed continuous improvement in Finance and related Business processes. The SSC is at the heart of everythinng and its busy and fast paced and offers scope and potential for career progression and development.

The Accounts Payable Specialist/Clerk will be accountable for:

Their allocated AP accounts, including all related policy adherence and compliance, liaising by phone and email with vendors
Processing all non-purchase order and purchase order invoices for payment
Performing other assigned Accounts Payable tasks of a routine nature under the direction of the Accounts Payable Manager  

The role holder will assist the designated Murphy Business Units (which may contain Joint Ventures) and Functional Teams in the UK.

What you will be doing:

• Review, verify and input all vendor invoices/debit notes into Microsoft Dynamics 365 (MSD365) with purchase order invoices approved via three-way match and non-purchase order invoices approved by authorised individuals
• Accurate processing of vendor invoices/debit notes and expenses
• Gather all purchase card statements, verify receipts attached and process
• Ensure all invoices are paid correctly
• Raise payments and liaise with relevant departments
• Reconcile vendor statements to Accounts Payable ledger and resolve any queries
• Deal with all queries raised promptly and professionally
• Ensure compliance to local statutory regulations and adherence to all Accounts Payable policies
• Ensure reporting and reconciliations are completed in an accurate and timely manner and per Group Timetable
• Prepare reports and analysis as required
• Assist with new process implementations

What we are looking for:

• Experience in an Accounts Payable and/or Accounts Receivable role, preferably in a Shared Services environment
• Working knowledge of the Construction Industry Scheme is highly desireable  (CIS)
• Excellent client and customer service skills
• Working knowledge of MS Office products
• Must have strong experience in Finance, and be comfortable with the use of systems
• You will need to be a good communicator with the ability to present and explain financial information to all levels of management with a high standard of written presentational skills

About Murphy

• Charity is at the heart of Murphy values; you will receive 2 days leave per year to donate your time to a charity of your choosing. Many teams choose to support a charity together to positively impact our communities. 
• Access to Murphy Wellbeing: you will have access to a host of online tools, mental health trained colleagues, and if needs be external professional support because we understand that work and life offers challenges that sometimes need a little extra support.
• Murphy is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture, making Murphy a great place to work where we can all thrive. You can get involved in numerous events and even join our committee dedicated to continuously nurturing Murphy’s inclusive culture.

What you’ll get in return

• Dedicated and continued investment in your professional development.
• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays with the option to buy an additional 2 days holiday each year, holidays increase with length of service
• Discretionary annual bonus and annual salary review
• Above market rate contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance, health screening and enhanced sick pay
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay and a maternity returners bonus
• Extra weeks holiday for all employees getting married and a wedding bonus
• Subsidised canteen facilities in core locations
• Other Murphy benefits include retail discounts and cashback, cycle to work scheme etc

As part of our commitment to being an inclusive employer we are proud to have signed up to #BantheBoxUK and reduce barriers to employment for people with criminal records.

If you think Murphy is the place to help you thrive in a great team dedicated to delivery and engineering excellence, and want to work in an inclusive team culture that rewards performance and drives personal development, apply today.

If you are unable to apply via the usual process, please call Lorna on 07801 960 464  to discuss in more detail.  

J Murphy & Sons Limited is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK.