Accounts Payable Assistant

Ensure the efficient operation of the Accounts Payable function including month end close and payment processing to ensure suppliers are paid accurately and on-time. Working with other departments to resolve issues in a timely manner and maintaining strong financial governance. Accurately process supplier purchase invoices ensuring adherence to internal matching and approval rules, liaising with all departments to ensure invoices are processed in a timely manner to enable payments to be made to Suppliers agreed payment terms. Reconcile supplier statements and where necessary liaise with suppliers regarding any anomalies. Monitor goods received and raise queries where necessary. Investigate and resolve supplier invoice related queries as they arise and escalate where necessary. Prepare and review supplier payment schedule with Accounts Payable supervisor and prepare supplier payment runs along with monitoring and review of bank accounts, payroll payments and Direct Debit payments Process employee’s expenses in line with current expenses policy ensuring necessary authorisation. Assist with end of month reconciliation and accruals Liaise with all departments to resolve Purchase Order and invoice related queries Assist with ongoing monitoring of local standard operating procedures and adherence to governance controls. Supporting the wider Finance team with ad hoc tasks where required.