Accounts payable

My client, a fast growing industry leader based in Basingstoke are currently recruiting for a dynamic accounts payable candidate on a permanent basis.

Hours - 37.5 hours a week - Hybrid model - 3 days a week in the office / 2 at home

Modern offices & car park on site!

Key Accountabilities

• Accurately Process Supplier Invoices: Handle both purchase order (PO) and non-PO supplier invoices with precision in NetSuite.
• Stakeholder Communication: Collaborate with key stakeholders to identify issues, establish relationships, and efficiently manage queries.
• Exception Resolution: Address price or quantity variances, missing goods receipts, and other exceptions on purchase order invoices older than 7 days.
• Non-PO Invoice Follow-Up: Monitor non-PO invoices awaiting approval for more than 7 days and follow up with approvers.
• Purchase Order Closure: Ensure timely closure of purchase orders once goods and invoices are received.
• Supplier Compliance: Maintain compliance with the supplier setup process by coordinating with relevant teams.
• AP Mailbox Management: Handle approximately 100 daily emails from suppliers and internal colleagues, including invoices and queries, until resolution
• Monthly Supplier Statement Reconciliations: Prepare monthly reconciliations for important suppliers.
• Ledger Cleanup: Address open items and debit balances in your assigned ledgers.
• Global Statutory Compliance: Ensure adherence to local statutory regulations worldwide.
• Process and Systems Support: Assist with implementing new processes and systems.

Qualifications/ Experience

• Ideally, 1 to 2 years of experience in an Accounts Payable role.
• Self-Motivated and Collaborative: A self-starter who can build strong relationships and work effectively within a team.
• Handling High Volumes: Comfortable managing a high volume of transactions and priortising different work streams.
• Attention to Detail: Possesses a keen eye for detail and a solid understanding of Microsoft packages, including Excel.
• Accounting Software Knowledge: Familiarity with computer-based accounting packages (experience with NetSuite is desirable).
• Process Understanding: Knowledge of the purchase-to-pay process.
• Effective Communication: Confident in both written and verbal communication.
• Positive Attitude: Maintains a can-do attitude, especially when faced with challenges and time constraints.

Benefits

• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Annual company bonus
• Massive company discounts which I will explain in detail when shortlisting