Job Description

Overview:
Martin Brower is a global supply chain leader that provides smart, sustainable solutions for customers across 18 countries. We are dedicated to creating an outstanding work environment for our team of 12,500+ employees, who combine our expertise with the latest technologies to deliver unmatched value for our customers.

Responsibilities:
1 x Accounts Payable Assistant - 6 month Fixed Term Contract
Mon-Fri 37.5 hrs a week
Location - Hemel Hempstead/Hybrid


Major duties & responsibilities:

• Efficiently and accurately process suppliers invoices on a timely basis
• Ensure integrity of GL code and VAT accuracy
• Matching invoices to Purchase orders
• High volume, efficient query resolution
• Responsible for own supplier acounts with support to team as required
• Liase with suppliers and internal departments to resolve queries
• Periodic statement reconciliations
• Regular review of open receipts reports
• Payment runs BACS, SEPA and CHAPS for GBP, EUR & USD
• Protect businesses against unintentional overpayment
• Practice effective monitoring to ensure payments are made to vendors in a timely manner

Qualifications:
Technical competencies:

• Previous AP experience within a high transaction volume company and the ability to cope with large quantities of invoices
• An understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounting skills
• An appreciation of the importance of coding in respect of VAT
• Good PC skills including Microsoft Excel
• Problem solving skills and experience of query resolution
• Excellent attention to detail
• Written and oral communication skills

Behavioural competencies:

Adaptability

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  • Accepts and adapts to changes
  • Learns new skills to meet new needs of the business
  • Suggests changes and improvements

Quality Work Output

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  • Produces quality work
  • Follows safety practices and compliance policies
  • Uses time wisely and gets things done
  • Meets or exceeds deadlines
  • Takes responsibility for own actions

Service Orientation

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  • Supports the company\'s mission, vision and values
  • Meets or exceeds customer needs
  • Responds to requests in a timely manner
  • Takes initiative to meet customers\' needs

Resourcefulness

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  • Uses materials, processes and tools efficiently
  • Takes initiative to solve problems
  • Does the most important work first
  • Gets things done while still upholding ethics, integrity, compliance and company values

Teamwork

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  • Works with others to get things done
  • Openly shares feedback and information that helps the team
  • Treats others with respect
  • Is approachable to others
  • Listens so others feel heard
  • Develops relationships built on trust

This list is not intended to be exhaustive. During the course of your employment the duties of the role may change from time to time to meet changing business circumstances. In the interests of flexibility the Company reserves the right to ask that you perform duties instead of or in addition to your normal duties provided that these duties are reasonable and within your capabilities.