Your new company

Hays has the privilege of working with a client-based company who is looking to add an extra head within their Accounts Payable team.

Your new role

• Receive invoices/credit notes electronically, date stamp and place into the correct folder for approval/processing.
• Checking and accurately entering supplier invoices/credit notes ensuring correct VAT treatment
• Ensuring authorisation procedures for supplier invoices are followed
• Ensure that all invoices are processed to meet their agreed payment run dates
• Reconciling supplier statements, chasing copies of missing invoices as required
• Proactively resolving supplier invoice queries to ensure the prompt payment of outstanding invoices
• Assisting with Purchase Ledger mailbox, prioritising urgent matters where appropriate
• Supporting with the preparation of the Purchase Ledger and Subcontract Ledger payment runs

What you'll need to succeed

• Accuracy of data input and ability to follow procedures, Group policies and statutory requirements
• Ability to liaise with key stakeholders – i.e. Suppliers and internal teams on a professional and courteous basis
• Ability to follow up queries and resolve them satisfactorily and promptly
• Demonstrates sound time management and organisational skills which will allow you to actively manage your working day
• Early identification and resolution of problems
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office – Excel, Outlook, Teams
• Preferred but not essential knowledge of COINS – invoice/credit note/GRN processing
• Flexible working approach
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a varying workload
• Ability to work well within a team environment
• Ability to work to a high degree of accuracy
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Willing to work extra to meet deadlines as and when the business needs require it
• Excellent analytical skills and organisation

What you'll get in return

What you need to do now

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