Accounts Payable Clerk

Accounts Payable Specialist

• Salary: £13.22 - £14.00
• Location: Shoreham
• Job Type: Full-time, Temporary (3-month contract)

Job Description

Join our team as an Accounts Payable Specialist. This role is crucial for managing our financial obligations and ensuring timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices and payments. You will be part of a dynamic finance team, contributing to the efficiency and effectiveness of our accounts payable operations.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Process and code domestic UK and US subsidiary vendor invoices, including opex vendor invoices.
• Handle supplier debit notes and create vendor cards for new suppliers.
• Coordinate the authorisation of invoices ensuring compliance with sign-off levels.
• Manage weekly payment runs for each currency, obtain approvals, and ensure timely payment of supplier invoices.
• Execute manual payments and post payments in Nav to vendor accounts.
• Conduct monthly vendor statement reconciliations and bi-monthly aged creditor reports.
• Ensure the allocation of direct debits and follow up with vendors for shipping documentation to facilitate payment.
• Process invoices attached to POs, ensuring all supporting documentation is received and matched.
• Assist with audit queries for accounts payable and accounts receivable, and produce VAT return data for various entities.
• Liaise with VAT advisors for VAT submissions and handle related queries.
• Support Accounts Receivable with annual credit limit reviews and updates to customer cards.
• Perform any other ad-hoc duties as required.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• 1-2 years of Accounts Payable experience.
• Detailed knowledge of Navision (desirable).
• Intermediate Excel skills.
• Familiarity with vendor portals (e.g., Amazon), HSBC portal, and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Teams).
• Strong teambuilding, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail and strong planning and organisational abilities.

Benefits:

• Competitive hourly rate.
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic financial environment.
• Exposure to international accounting practices.

How to Apply:

Please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this position to our HR department.

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