Accounts Payable - Contract

Job DescriptionAccounts Payable Overall Job Purpose:Improve and streamline the Accounts Payable process where options are availableManage the AP month schedule and team to ensure all deadlines are met on timeResponsible for timely and accurate processing of invoices, from receipt to final payment to ensure suppliers are paid accurately and on timeReview weekly urgent payment proposalsReview and assist with processing two payment runs a month (mid-month and month end)Review Supplier Set upsMaintain the purchase ledger in SAP and allocate paymentsResponsible for all AP transactions and ensuring they adhere to company policiesResponsible for reconciliation of all supplier statements and ensuring SAP transactions are correctly recorded for all supplier accountsMaintain a professional relationship with all suppliers and be their main point of contactResponsible for Accounts Payable Balance sheet reconciliationsReview and update all user guides and provide training and support to all employees across the business on ConcurManage the purchase order process, develop reporting around PO compliance, implement a no PO no pay policyReview GL & Cost centre/Project coding before invoices are posted into SAPSolve issues and queries on invoices in collaboration with the purchaser on ConcurManage all concur support help desk ticketsPrepare monthly prepayments and set up recurring journals in SAPPrepare Month End AccrualsReview Fixed Assets and post depreciation in SAPReconcile and post Facilities Purchase Card expenditure, ensuring all purchases are in line with our policyAssist with month end reporting, bank Reconciliations, journal posting and audit queriesReview and post employee expenses and process paymentAttributesMust have - 5 + A to C level GCSE’s or equivalent including English and Maths. B grade or higher in Maths is essential.Undergraduate degree, or qualification in a related subject such as business studies, finance, accounting, etc.Intermediate excelMinimum 2 years’ experience in an AP manager roleHigh level of accuracy with analytical skillsExperience in an Accounts/ Accounts Payable teamExperience of SAP, other ERP system or knowledge of integrated accounting softwarePersonal QualitiesA methodical approach to workNumerical mind with attention to detailHighly organised, proactive and driven attitudeGreat client-facing skillsCalm in a high-pressure environmentFocused on team performance and service deliveryHappy working in a busy, fast-paced office environment