Accounts Payable Assistant

Kenneth Brian Associates are working with a well-established company based in Kenley who are looking to add an Accounts Payable Assistant to their finance team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to grow and develop as the role will evolve. If you're organised, proactive, and looking to grow your career within a supportive environment, we’d love to hear from you. This role is fully office based.

Main Responsibilities / Duties:

• Receiving coding and processing invoices from suppliers, to include obtaining authorisations and or GRN matching. Input and code supplier invoices onto the accounting system.
• Prepare and execute payment runs to suppliers.
• Reconcile supplier statements with purchase ledger records to ensure accuracy and promptly address any discrepancies.
• Bank statement reconciliations GBP/US$/EURO
• Handle supplier payment queries efficiently and professionally.
• Processing and sending supplier remittance advices
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all transactions, including invoices and payment details.
• Contribute to the preparation of financial reports, such as aged creditor analysis, VAT returns.
• Other Duties: also be responsible for processing sales invoices to cover staff holidays / sickness, handling petty cash, and assisting with the management of the ERP / Finance system.

Essential Skills and Qualifications:

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to communicate / problem solve effectively with suppliers and other departments.
• Good IT skills - Microsoft Office products, previous experience of ERP systems would be helpful.
• Flexible and responsive.