Accounts Payable Assistant

Due to continued growth Around Noon are seeking to recruit an additional Accounts Payable Assistant to join the existing finance team, on a full-time basis. The Accounts Payable Assistant is responsible for processing account transactions and maintaining the company's purchase ledger. This ensures that all transactions posted to the purchase ledger is correctly accounted for and documented. The role will include all reporting, reconciling supplier accounts, investigating pricing and reconciling differences, as well as having a clear understanding of purchasing procedures. This is achieved by: Processing invoices and payments in SAGE Maintaining the purchase ledger Monthly reconciliations and reporting Good relationship with suppliers Key Responsibilities / Accountabilities (Job Duties and Tasks) Accounts Payable: Validating, posting, and matching purchase invoices to PO / GRN. Validating, logging, and ensuring the necessary approval processes are followed to process invoices Requesting outstanding invoices Liaising with the purchasing department and other internal departments to resolve supplier queries Relationship building with suppliers Resolving disputes ahead of payment due dates Prepare weekly/monthly payment run Ensuring that supplier statement reconciliations are completed within the timeframe stipulated in the period end timetable. Resolve reconciling differences Regularly reviewing and maintaining supplier accounts Working to a strict accounting period end timetable to ensure processing backlog is kept to a minimum Providing support to the Financial Accountant Personal Specification Experience with Sage 50 / Sage 200 (desireable) Good Communication Skills in English (interpersonal, listening, written and oral) and a working knowledge of English Good level of mathematical and IT skill Methodical and process orientated Trustworthy and reliable The ability to work as part of team and make a positive contribution Ability to work to deadlines in a fast paced environment The ability to take accountability and work on own initiative without supervision Be self-motivated and meticulous to ensure work is carried out efficiently and accurately A flexible approach to work to meet the needs of the business and the role A friendly, positive, enthusiastic and professional character Skills: Sage 200 Invoicing Supplier Relationships