Colas
Location
Birmingham | United Kingdom
Job description
Colas Ltd are a UK subsidiary of the global Colas Group, which operates in over 50 countries worldwide and employs over 55,000 people including over 1500 in the UK across multiple sites. We are specialists in highways construction and have been involved in large-scale UK and international construction projects within the highways, airfields, and marine sectors as well as offering highways maintenance services and manufacturing our own innovative surfacing products. We hold a 'Gold Investor in People' award for continuously developing and rewarding our employees, offering excellent career potential.
We have an exciting opportunity for an Accounts Payable Assistant to join the team based in Solihull. Reporting to the Accounts Payable Assistant, you will be responsible for processing and paying supplier invoices accurately and in line with Company procedures and assist with the month end accounting routine.
As an Accounts Payable Assistant you will be responsible for the management of the accounts payable ledger and preparing payment runs for suppliers. The role will involve ongoing reconciliation of all supplier accounts, processing invoices and performing everyday management of all payment cycle activities. Your day to day will involve keeping track of, processing and reconcile statements, in compliance with financial policies and procedures. You will ensure correct approval, sorting, coding and matching of invoices/receipts and be liaising and communicating with internal and external suppliers whilst providing efficient client service. To c arry out other appropriate duties as assigned by the Accounts Payable Manager.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background working in the finance sector with the ideal candidate having experience within an Accounts Payable position for a minimum of 12 months. Experience of dealing with subcontractors and CIS regulations, working in Accounts Payable for a large organisation. You will have understanding of CHAPS, BACS and Faster Payments.
You will have good organisation skills, including the ability to multi-task and prioritise, to manage multiple accounts. Having strong verbal communication skills, including active listening and telephone Interpersonal skills, including conflict resolution is essential.
Here at Colas, we offer a great total compensation package, including:
As a business, we hold three core values Caring , Sharing and Daring .N We are committed to Caring for our colleagues, promoting, equality and diversity, and maintaining a culture of fairness, transparency, and respect for all employees, clients, communities, suppliers, contractors, and other stakeholders. We harness a productive environment where talents are being fully utilised and organisational goals are met, Sharing our knowledge and expertise with colleagues to progress and expand on new ideas, promoting trust, responsibility, and solidarity. Our culture is built on an innovative and pioneering mindset, Daring to welcome new ideas and approaches. We are driven to invest in our employees and encourage them to participate in innovation, moving forward and striving to provide sustainable infrastructure solutions.
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