Accounts Payable Assistant

Role Overview & Responsibilities

Established Large bakery with deep roots in Artisan Chilled and Frozen breads for the UK & European markets is looking to recruit an Accounts Payable Assistant . Reporting directly into the Finance Manager, this role will support the purchase ledger team and will be responsible for inputting, processing and reconciling purchase invoices.

Hours of Work: 40 hrs per week, Monday to Friday, 8:30-17:00

Main duties:

• Timely and accurate logging, coding, entering & filing of supplier invoices/credit notes daily.
• Requesting statements from vendors and reconcile statements once in a month.
• Deal with supplier queries, contractors, and other business departments about accounts payable or payments made.
• Timely payments of suppliers and staff by BACS and cheques.
• Distributing invoice copies for authorisation among the relevant departments internally.
• Liaise with the purchasing team and other departments to resolve invoice queries.
• Preparation of period end accruals, through use of unauthorised invoices, goods received not invoiced and departmental heads.
• Agree Inter Company balances monthly
• Assist with preparation of periodic management accounts.
• Preparation & submission of period end VAT & Intrastat reports.
• Conduct Aged Creditor reconciliation and prepare for review. Close purchase ledger.
• Assist with other Adhoc duties as and when required.

The Candidate:

• Previous experience working within payables
• Excellent time management and organisation skills to meet deadlines and demands.
• Good IT skills encompassing the ability to use Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Attention to detail and able to work to a high degree of accuracy
• A strong communicator

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £30,000.00-£35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Gym membership
• Referral programme
• Store discount
• Wellness programme

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Weekend availability

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Slough, SL3 0AP

Application deadline: 12/06/2023
Expected start date: 12/06/2023