Accounts Payable Assistant

Reed Talent Solutions are working with United Utilities on the search for 3 Accounts Payable Assistants to join a growing team at their Lingley Mere Business Park.

Why Choose United Utilities in Warrington?

At United Utilities, we value the power of diversity and are excited to welcome candidates from all backgrounds. Our goal is to build a team that reflects the richness of our diverse customer base. You'll be based at our stunning head office in Lingley Mere Business Park, Great Sankey, Warrington, where you'll have access to fantastic facilities, including free parking, an on-site gym, and a delightful restaurant and coffee shop.

About United Utilities

United Utilities are proud to serve seven million customers across the North West, providing clean, clear water to three million households and 200,000 businesses, and managing their wastewater. Our 5,000 employees are key to achieving our ambitious vision and plans, working together to provide excellent service to our customers.

Job Purpose: To act as a member within the Purchasing team, providing essential support to ensure the accuracy and consistency of all purchasing systems and processes. This role is crucial for maintaining efficient, accurate, and streamlined source-to-settle processes across all purchasing routes.

Main Responsibilities:

• Data Management: Create and maintain data required for all purchasing systems (SAP, MDM, and D.Cal) to ensure accuracy and consistency
• Document Maintenance: Maintain purchasing documents to facilitate an efficient source-to-settle process
• Compliance: Manage activities within the source-to-settle process to maintain data/documents in accordance with the Internal Control Manual, audit guidelines, and HMRC rules
• Issue Resolution: Chase and resolve blocked/query invoices and applications for payments to ensure timely supplier payments
• Payment Approval: Approve payment runs, including cheques and BACS.
• Compliance: Comply with established controls within your team, the department, and United Utilities
• Error Correction: Identify and correct data errors to avoid repeat occurrences
• Non-compliant Spend: Reduce non-compliant spend and improve supplier payment timeliness

Skills, Qualifications, and Experience:

• Technical Skills: Must be computer literate with expertise in Microsoft Office
• Communication: Good communication skills are essential
• Procurement Experience: Experience of the end-to-end procurement cycle is a bonus
• SAP Experience

How to Apply: If you are a motivated individual with a passion for procurement and supply chain management, we would love to hear from you! Please apply with an up to date CV and a member of the team will be in touch.