Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable Clerk

Job Opportunity: Accounts Payable & Receivable Clerk (Maternity Cover)

We are seeking a highly motivated and adaptable individual to join our client's central London finance team in a 9-month maternity contract. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a thriving team and gain valuable experience in a fast-paced setting.

Role Overview: The role involves maintaining efficient accounts payable and receivable processes, supporting various accounting functions, and managing administrative duties to ensure smooth financial operations within the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

Accounts Payable:

• Review and accurately code employee expense reports.
• Send invoices for authorisation to the appropriate departments.
• Sort, code, and match invoices with purchase orders.
• Post invoices to the accounting system, SAP.
• Maintain the Accounts Payable (AP) ledger meticulously within SAP, ensuring up-to-date and precise records.
• Conduct regular payment runs to ensure timely payments.
• Execute manual payments upon request.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all accounts payable-related queries from both internal stakeholders and external suppliers.

Accounts Receivable:

• Conduct bank runs to deposit cheques.
• Raise and post intercompany invoices to the accounting system, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies.
• Manage and update the Accounts Receivable (AR) ledger within SAP, ensuring all transactions are recorded accurately and in a timely manner.

Administrative Duties:

• Handle incoming mail for the head office finance department.
• File invoices, expense forms, and bank documents accurately.
• Archive previous years' files in accordance with company policies.
• Monitor and manage shared inboxes for incoming queries and communications.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Minimum 2 years' experience in accounts payable or general accounting roles.
• Comprehensive understanding of accounts payable & receivable functions.
• Knowledge of general accounting procedures.
• Proficient in data entry and record management.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel.
• Experienced with SAP software for efficient accounting and financial management.
• Excellent communication skills, adaptable team player with a collaborative mindset and positive outlook.
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment with proven ability to meet deadlines consistently.

If you have proven experience in an Accounts Administrator role and are immediately available to start a fixed term contract, please don't hesitate to make your application online, ensuring your current CV is attached to your profile on reed.co.uk

We look forward to sharing more details with you regarding this exciting opportunity.  The role is based at our client's state of the art offices in the West End of London, full time in the office for the first 6 months with flexibility for hybrid working in the final 3 months.