Kenneth Brian Associates are working with a well-established company based in Purley who are looking to add an Accounts Payable Assistant to their finance team. The role would suit someone in the early stages of their career.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Matching invoices to purchase orders, checking for correct product, quantities/prices and/or discounts
• Input (upload) invoices into accounts software (create import files and Excel reconciliation);
• Raise queries with suppliers and follow through to satisfactory conclusion;
• Resolve supplier queries;
• Reconcile monthly supplier statement
• Provide information as requested by Finance Manager for monthly accrual;
• Prepare mid-month and month end payment run and obtain approval;
• Assist with onboarding new purchase order/electronic filing software, to reduce printed paperwork and streamline the PO/invoice matching process;
• Ad hoc work as required to support the general Purchase Ledger function and wider Finance Team.

KEY ATTRIBUTES:

• Intermediate knowledge of Excel is essential.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Good analytical skills with an investigative nature and attention to details.
• Ability to meet departmental deadlines and work well under pressure, whilst maintaining a high degree of accuracy.
• A motivated team player that can implement improvements.
• The ability to cope with the significant volumes generated by our supplier