Accounts Payable Clerk

Dakota Hotel based in
MANCHESTER are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive individual to join our Finance Team in the role of Accounts Payable Clerk . We are seeking someone with experience in accounting or finance and strong administrative skills, with the ability towork accurately and confidently in a fast-paced environment.

• The role carries a permanent contract
• Typical hours 30-35 hours per week
• Pay rate is £13.50 per hour, paid weekly

We offer flexibility around start andfinish times, with typical hours falling between 09:00 and 15:00, but we’rehappy to adjust within a 07:30-09:30 start window and a flexible finish time tosuit your schedule.

Thisis an on-site role based primarily at our property in Manchester city centre.

Please note that remote or hybrid working is not available for this position.

Inthis central Accounts Payable role, you will support the smooth running of the company’s purchase ledger, ensuring accuracy, compliance and timely processing across all invoices and supplier accounts. Role responsibilities include:

• Processing supplier invoices accurately and efficiently, including matching, batching and coding in line with AP best practice.
• Managing the central AP inbox, ensuring queries and invoices are responded to promptly and professionally.
• Reconciling supplier statements, investigating and resolving discrepancies to maintain accurate creditor balances.
• Preparing and processing weekly and monthly payment runs, ensuring all payments are authorised and made within agreed timelines
• Verifying invoice data to ensure compliance with internal policies and financial controls.
• Handling supplier queries, maintaining positive working relationships and ensuring resolutions are delivered professionally and efficiently.
• Setting up and maintaining supplier accounts withinthe purchase ledger system, ensuring accuracy and required documentation.
• Assisting with month-end close tasks including accruals, reconciliations and supporting documentation.
• Keeping organised AP records and ensuring all invoice and approval documentation is stored systematically.
• Escalating any issues affecting invoice processingor payment timelines to the AP Supervisor or Finance Manager.
• Supporting ongoing refinement and improvement of AP processes, systems and workflows within the central finance function
• To fully understand the confidential and sensitive nature of the figures and information which is being processed, ensuring no information is divulged to any persons out with the Accounts and Senior Management team
• Any ad hoc duties as required.

In addition to being part of a culture infused with positivity and opportunity for ongoing development, tangible benefits you could enjoy when youjoin our team include:

• Special discounts on stays and dining at any Dakota
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program which includes free private mental health support and counselling sessions, video GP consultations and private prescription services, as well as access to daily rewards to be cashed out for shopping vouchers
• Support from our inhouse Mental Health Champions
• Additional holiday day on the first anniversary of your employment
• Family-friendly flexible working options
• Meals on duty and uniforming
• Bonuses to recommend a friend to join our teamand every time you are mentioned on Trip Advisor
• Accredited, certified compliance training givenon employment
• Access to a suite of external, certified resources via our Learning Management System
• Supportive continuous professional development culture with an annual appraisal and objectives, or a Personal Development Plan
• Opportunities to undertake both internal and external training courses, including potential for in-house Apprenticeships

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