Accounts Payable Assistant

Location

Watford, Hertfordshire | United Kingdom

Job description

The Permanent Division of Robert Half is currently recruiting for an Accounts Payable Assistant on behalf of an active entertainment company with offices in Watford

The Role
The AP Assistant will report to the Transactions Manager to ensure that the purchase ledger is accurately maintained and that processing deadlines are met. For this role you will have a key part in ensuring the suppliers are paid in accordance with agreed terms and conditions, or in accordance with best practice and is also responsible for ensuring the internal control is maintained. The role is vital to the operational, financial success of the business and in supporting the future growth of the company's business in the UK and Internationally.


Day to day duties will consist of:
* To Ensure that all venue invoices are accurately processed in accordance with the procedures. Checking purchase Orders, authorisation and correct coding

• Set up new supplier accounts
• Reconcile supplier statements on a weekly basis and follow up on unprocessed invoices
• Resolve or escalate all internal and supplier queries in a timely manner
• Assist with preparation of the supplier payment run in accordance with the payment plan schedule
• To support and deputise for the Accounts Payable Assistant as required
• Provide assistance with ad-hoc projects and support the year end audit process and other relevant statutory reporting as required.
• Actively contribute to the engagement within Home Office, be it taking part in any engagement initiative, sharing ideas, being constructive, helping other associates or promoting a positive attitude

Your Profile

• Can talk over your current set up for AP work
• Has awareness of pre payments and accruals
  * Previous experience in dealing with AP and familiarity with basic accounting principles (1 Year +)
• Ability to multitask and remain motivated and positive* Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Organised with the ability to prioritise and complete tasks to meet tight deadlines
• Experience with Microsoft (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Relevant experience in retail or leisure industry (desired)
• Able to work from our the office in Watford 2 days per week
• Experience of Navision would be an advantage

Salary and Benefits
Role of an Accounts Payable Assistant in Watford is paying a Salary of £29,000 (+ 10% bonus) - dependant on experience. 33 holiday included bank holiday, and more

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Salary

£26k - £29k per annum