Accounts Payable Assistant

Accounts Payable Assistant

Salary: £33k - £35k

Location: Stratford, London

5 days a week in office

My client is a well established property surveyor and consultant, they are looking for someone to come in and take ownership of the accounts payable function as well as some ad hoc duties outside of this.

Responsibilities

• Processing Invoices: Efficiently and accurately processing a high volume of invoices from suppliers and subcontractors for materials, services, and other expenses related to construction projects.
• Vendor Management: Managing vendor accounts, maintaining accurate records, and resolving any discrepancies or issues with invoices, payments, or deliveries.
• Coding and Data Entry: Assigning appropriate account codes to invoices and inputting data into the accounting system or software to ensure accurate tracking and reporting of expenses.
• Payment Processing: Facilitating the timely and accurate processing of payments to vendors and subcontractors, including issuing checks, initiating electronic payments, and verifying payment details.
• Reconciliation: Reconciling vendor statements and accounts payable ledgers to ensure accuracy and completeness of records, identifying and resolving any discrepancies or outstanding balances.
• Communication: Liaising with internal stakeholders, such as project managers, procurement teams, and finance departments, as well as external vendors and subcontractors, to resolve issues, provide status updates, and address inquiries related to accounts payable.

Requirements

· 3-5 year's experience in an accounts payable position

· Working knowledge and understanding of Sage, Paperless (desirable) and Excel

· Strong communication skills due to lots of stakeholder engagement

· Not a progressive position - not looking for someone to study and move on

Benefits

. Contributory pension scheme

· Childcare voucher scheme

· Life cover

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