Accounts Payable Clerk

Job Description:

RECfinancial are currently recruiting exclusively for this prestigious Leicester based organisation as they look to recruit two Accounts Payable Assistant on temporary  contracts.  Working in a new contemporary office environment, with break out rooms and collaborative working offices, this is a brilliant opportunity for someone to expand their skill base.

Commutable from Leicester, Blaby, Whetstone and all over Leicestershire

This is a unique Accounts Payable Assistant position that will give the successful applicants a great insight to work within a large successful Finance department. They will report into a professional, dedicated AP Manager, who takes time to develop and nurture their team. 

So, if you are striving for a new challenge, this might be the role for you..

What will the Accounts Payable Assistant role look like?

The successful applicants will be responsible for delivering agreed objectives within their area of responsibility,  ensuring the service provided meets the required standards with both internal and external customers. Processing all purchasing and bank transactions, including monthly reconciliations and maintaining a shared email inbox. 

Responsibilities for the Accounts Payable Assistant:

• Processing, matching, batching and coding vendor purchase ledger invoices into the system 
• Ensuring that all purchase invoices include a valid purchase order number and approvals are in accordance with the financial procedures 
• Volume processing of Stock PO and Non Stock invoices
• Supplier statement reconciliations
• Reconciliation of vendor accounts
• Managing supplier account queries in an efficient and accurate manner
• Completing month end journals and accruals from the ledgers.
• Mailbox management and invoice query management
• Any ad hoc duties  to support the tem as and when required

Skills and Experience: 

• An excellent team player who will form part of a high performing Team. 
• Engaging with various suppliers as part of a cross functional working group with other stake-holders across the business. 
• Ensuring that all work is delivered within a set time frame.
• Previous experience in a similar role is essential.
• IT literate, Excellent MS  Excel skills
• SAP/Oracle ideal but not essential
• Be able to work on your own initiative; methodical and have a high level of accuracy that is required. 

In return, our client can offer a great opportunity in a reputable, long standing successful organisation. A competitive package is on offer for the candidate with the right skills and experience.

• Monday - Friday 8.30am – 5pm 
• Competitive salary
• 28 days inc
• Hybrid working
• Free Parking

For further information on this fabulous opportunity, please contact (url removed) on (phone number removed), (phone number removed) or email us at (url removed)