Kenneth Brian Associates are working with the head office of a market leading service and distribution business based in Ellesmere Port. We are looking to hire a candidate with a background in Credit Control and Accounts Payable. The role is split 50/50.

This vacancy is hybrid with the option to work 4 days from home and 1 day in the office per week. This is initially a 9-month contract and will become permanent after this period.

This role reports remotely to the Finance Manager based in SE England.

Credit Control:

Provide effective management of queries relating to the operation of the trading accounts.

Meet collection targets agreed, by proactive Credit Control through telephone and other appropriate media

Produce through SAP daily factoring reports to submit on 3rd party factoring company online platforms

Whilst maintaining good customer relations to retain business, collect trade debt within the agreed credit limit and clear any excess balance with immediate effect.

Where applicable, liaise closely with External Sales Representatives and Product Managers to ensure the effective management of their accounts.

Run invoices daily, produce daily reports showing orders unable to be invoiced and distribute to the relevant people for resolution.

Allocate daily cash, ensure all contra items are allocated, and customer accounts are kept as clean as possible.

Accounts Payable:

Process and post purchase invoices, staff expense claims, and other relevant documents, using SAP and interfaced ERP systems.

Ensure the European VAT numbers quoted by suppliers on invoices are correct

Resolved unmatched invoice issues

Respond to telephone and email enquiries from suppliers

Open and maintain SAP supplier accounts

Liaise with suppliers, maintain accurate vendor details in the financial database, and resolve any invoice or payment-related queries.

Prepare and process payments to suppliers via BACS, and other methods for multi-currency.

Reconcile supplier statements and assist in creating purchase ledger reports and other financial reports.

Accurately calculate Value Added Tax (VAT) for purchased items, for both UK and European VAT registrations