Accounts Payable Associate

Position: Accounts Payable Associate (Contract)
Location: Trafford

Job Description - Accounts Payable Associate

Axon Moore are proud to be working with a well-established global engineering and manufacturing organisation based in West Manchester. The centre supports the financial transactions of the UK Packaging and Converting divisions.

The primary function of the Accounts Payable Associate is to support the Accounts Payable processes, including resolving queries, running reports, posting invoices, preparing and processing payment runs, and liaising with internal departments and external stakeholders.
This role will predominantly support UK sites.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Runs daily cash bank reconciliations
Process vendor invoices in the ERP system, and ensure they are matched to the goods received and original PO quantities and prices
Resolve discrepancies with internal Purchasing, Operations and external vendors
Once matched, propose payment schedules to Divisional Finance for guidance and send for payment approval
On approval ensure vendors are paid promptly
Maintaining direct debits reconciliations, unallocated cash and aged creditors reports
Supporting month-end processes
Verifying vendor accounts by reconciling monthly statements and related transactions
Maintaining historical records by filing or archiving documents
Ensuring that tax is accounted correctly on invoices
Protecting organization's values by keeping information confidential
Maintaining SLAs and KPIs within expectations

QUALIFICATIONS

A minimum of 4 GCSE's, or equivalent, including Mathematics and English
Financial qualification is desirable
Good knowledge of excel, including reporting, lookups and pivot tables

EXPERIENCE:

At least 2 years’ experience working in Accounts Payable in a Shared Service environment
Knowledge of accounting systems, ERP

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

Strong written and verbal communication skills
Excellent IT literacy, specifically Excel and good knowledge of MS Office including Teams and Outlook, knowledge of common accounting packages
Working in SharePoint for filing and managing tasks
Knows fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of Accounting
Organised with the ability to multitask and prioritise
Passion for process improvement
Working towards achieving SLAs and supporting the monthly KPIs
Customer focused, ability to provide quality service and flexibility
Knowledge of AS 400, JD Edwards, Power Link XA is desirable but not essential
Participating in conference call via Teams
Phone skills

PERSONAL SPECIFICATION:

Knows the concepts, practices and procedures of Accounting
Ability to learn and take on new processes
Ability to initiate and work independently
Ability to work in a team
Communicates effectively within a complex business environment
Problem solving skills, action oriented
Attention to detail and ability to document to a high standard
Full driving licence is required