Job Description

• \xc2\xa324000 - \xc2\xa328000 per annum + 25 days + bh, early finish every other Fri GBP / Year

Job Title: Accounts Payable Specialist
Reporting To: Senior AP Specialist
Location: Burnley (office based)
Hours: 37.5 week
Salary: \xc2\xa324k \xe2\x80\x93 \xc2\xa328k (dependent on experience)

I am recruiting for an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist who will be responsible for handling all the accounts payables process and T&E expense process, including all related data entry, reporting and reconciliation tasks.

Main Responsibilities:

• Accurate and timely processing of vendor invoices for 3-way match in SAP
• Perform monthly vendor account reconciliations with aim of resolving any vendor dispute that arise through liaison with the business and the vendor
• Responsible for setup/amendments and verification of new vendors complete with a robust monitoring vendor compliance procedure
• Preparation of account reconciliations for all AP related accounts
• Weekly preparation of Vendor payment run for processing
• Support in month end close process: ensure timely recognition and accurate cut-off of AP
• Provide recommendations into management based on weekly review of AP aging report, exception reporting, processing metrics and weekly team meetings
• Establish strategies for continuous improvement of metrics and clarity of reporting
• Assist in implementing best practices in department
• Ensure AP compliance with all regulatory requirements
• Be the T&E Administrator in our Concur Expense & Travel system, will be in responsible for auditing and then processing the majority of expense reports regionally
• Maintain user profiles, documentation, T&E Policy updates and audit records

Requirements:

• 5 GCSE\xe2\x80\x99s Above Grade C
• 3+ years of experience in accounts payable/T&E
• Experience with SAP essential (Concur & T&E beneficial)
• Thorough knowledge of UK GAAP
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong project management and organization skills, including the ability to multitask, prioritize various work streams simultaneously, meet tight timelines
• Technologically savvy, with knowledge of Microsoft Office. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Benefits:

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays \xe2\x80\x93 increasing with service
• Option to buy up additional leave
• Life assurance x 4 salary
• Pension scheme
• Early finish every other Friday
• Increased parental leave benefits

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