We have an opportunity for an Accounts Payable Assistant to join our clients Finance Team at this leading custom technology Company based in Wokingham.   This is a hybrid role where you will work 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home.

About the role
As Accounts Payable Assistant you will be reporting into the AP Team Leader and be responsible for:

• The management of the processing of stock, overhead and employee expenses invoices
• Driving forward process improvements to develop the team and ensure accuracy and efficiency
• Processing of invoices accurately and in a timely manner – up to 2,000 invoices (across the team) per month in a range of currencies
• Take ownership of creditors ledger and GRNI and returns ledger
• Ensure supplier queries are resolved and work with the wider business to manage supplier relationships
• Reconcile the AP ledger to supplier statements
• Process supplier payments including payments in a range of foreign currencies
• Manage payments to optimise cashflow particularly at key points in the year, working closely with the group treasury function
• Set up new suppliers, manage the supplier master files and deal with proforma invoice payments
• Ensure VAT on purchases invoices is correctly processed, including on employee expenses and international invoices

About the rewards
As an Accounts Payable Assistant, you will receive a salary of up to £25,000 per annum, depending on experience plus:

• Bonus
• Income Protection
• Car Parking
• Employee Assistance Programme

The Company would consider an AAT study package following a successful completion of the probation period.

About the skills and experience required

• Proven experience of Accounts Payable, including invoice processing, payment setup, AP close, new supplier setup, supplier master files, resolving supplier queries, controlling goods received not invoiced and material returns sub ledgers and reconciling to the general ledger
• Experience of dealing with multi-currency invoices
• Knowledge of VAT on UK and foreign stock purchases and around employee expenses
• Experience of working in a multi-site/plc environment
• Experienced user of JD Edwards or equivalent ERP system
• Confident user of MS Office with intermediate Excel skills

About you
To be successful for the role of Accounts Payable Assistant, you must have / be:

• Enthusiastic, proactive and ‘can do’ attitude
• Team player
• Interested in finding out ‘how things work’ and improving business processes
• Works with accuracy and attention to detail
• Able to communicate clearly and concisely to business partners

About the company
Our client understands that integrating multiple technologies into one application can be difficult. Their engineers solve customers’ technical challenges with custom solutions that integrate multiple technologies with a unique blend of technological expertise and a consultative design-led approach.

Their people and culture are vital to their success. They lead, inspire, and encourage their teams to achieve their goals and objectives whilst sharing best practice and ideas, which in turn, grows and develops their talent. 

How to Apply
Please note that eRecruitSmart is advertising the role of Accounts Payable Assistant on behalf of the Hiring Company and your CV will be sent to the Hiring Manager who is responsible for the vacancy that you have applied to.   Please only apply if you consent to these terms.

You must reside in and have eligibility to work in the UK.   Please note, only suitable applicants will be contacted.  If your address and contact details are not on your CV, you will not be considered.

We look forward to hearing from you!