Accounts Payable Officer

Our client is in the process of relocating from Widnes to Warrington to set up a new shared services centre. They are now looking to recruit permanent AP officers to join the team to process suppliers' invoices to the Accounts Payable (AP) system, ensuring that the relevant documentation is accurate to internal control procedures and complete to enable timely payment to Creditors.

Accountability

Ensure payments are prepared in an accurate, professional and timely manner and any without correct VAT, supporting documentation or matched deliveries are rejected.

Specific Responsibilities

• Processing of Invoices.
• Registering supplier invoices via Continia (OCR system).
• Matching Invoices to a valid Purchase Order (PO) and Goods Received note (GRN) - 3 way matching.
• Resolving Price Queries with Buyers.
• Resolving Receipt and Proof of delivery issues with Site Managers.
• Assist with raising of weekly payment runs.
• Monthly Reconciliation of Supplier statements to include liaising with suppliers to resolve issues.
• Resolving debit balances on Vendor accounts.
• Deal efficiently with Supplier enquiries by telephone or other communication.
• Shared responsibility to clear down inboxes.
• Shared responsibility for the filing of documents held within purchase ledgers.

Criteria

Essential

• • Previous AP Experience (preferably 12 month minimum)
  • Must be able to work accurately under pressure
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Good communication skills
  • Proactive in resolving queries
  • Team player with an excellent attitude

Desirable

• • Experience of working in an SSC (shared service centre)
  • Knowledge of construction industry
  • Knowledge of Business Central
  • Experience of Continia (OCR software)

Full Time, Monday to Friday