Temporary Accounts Payable Controller

Responsibilities and Accountabilities

Statement of main areas of responsibility

Ensure that all supplier invoices are paid by their due dates

Process invoices received from suppliers and post them onto the accounting system

Prepare and process weekly BACS run for each business

Process urgent same-day payments to suppliers

Input all payments onto the online banking system for authorisation

Post all payments onto the accounting system

Send remittances to suppliers following the BACS run

Scan copies of supplier invoices onto the accounting system

File copies of supplier invoices and payment documentation

Maintain supplier master data on the accounting system

Answer supplier queries by email or telephone

Speak to bank if required to resolve any issues with payments

Reconcile statements received from suppliers

Issue cheques if required

Issue foreign currency petty cash and post to accounting system

Reconcile foreign currency petty cash balances

Monitor corporate credit card expenditure and process employee expense forms

Post cash receipts into the bank accounts onto the accounting system

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Proven experience of accounts payable and making payments in multiple currencies

Computer literate with knowledge of Microsoft Excel

Attention to detail and accuracy