Accounts Payable Administrator - #147318

Purpose of the Role

The purpose of an Accounts Payable Administrator role is to ensure that all invoices are accurately processed, recorded, and paid in a timely manner while adhering to company policies and procedures. This involves receiving invoices, verifying them against purchase orders, aligning with the business and suppliers, matching and approvals processing, reconciling accounts and supplier statements and maintaining accurate records.

Key Areas of Responsibility & Accountability

Tasks will be allocated within the Services finance team by the FP&A manager. The exact tasks undertaken by the Accounts Payable Administrator will vary over time depending on resourcing and business need but will mainly include items such as:

• Daily matching, checking and processing high volume of supplier invoices against purchase orders and goods received notes
• Liaising with other divisions and departments on purchase orders and goods received notes
• Supporting the central team with the payment runs.
• Checking and reconciling supplier statements
• Dealing with supplier enquiries
• Maintaining strong relationships with suppliers
• Review and close purchase orders in the accounting system
• Identify and action aged GRNs in the accounting system
• Supporting the business on AP best practises
• Support on audit investigations
• Support with cost allocations within the division.

Person Specification

• Experience in purchase ledger processes and procedures
• Proficient in accounting software and Microsoft Excel
• Detail oriented with strong attention to detail
• A clear communicator
• Positive outlook and a willingness to learn
• Ability to work independently