Our client, an industry leading foreign exchange company based in the city are looking for a junior accounts payable person to support their accounts department. Huge career development within the company and support with career goals and qualifications RESPONSIBILITIES Preparing and running the weekly supplier payment runs for all subsidiaries. Posting invoices accurately to weekly and monthly deadlines. Reconcile supplier statements. Timely and accurate delivery of payment cycle for suppliers. Ensure correct authorizations are obtained. Sending payment runs via BACs. Inspect and resolve misallocated costs. Investigate and resolve queries associated with supplier invoices and recharges. Ensure accurate application of VAT to invoicing and cost allocations. Confirm invoices are checked and approved in line with policy and operational guidelines. Ensure completeness and accuracy of accounts payable files including weekly reconciliation of control accounts. Preparing reporting of payment practices and performance (Suppliers report). Ad-hoc Ad-hoc requests & projects, proactive financial analysis of monthly financials. Provide Account Management reports (as needed). Assist with preparation of UK statutory accounts. Help the Finance manager to fill in application forms. Yearly update manuals and procedures. Thorough knowledge of company and departmental policies and procedures. EXPERIENCE & TECHNICAL SKILLS Experience required: Strong attention to detail to ensure a high degree of accuracy and adherence to all controls. Finance/accounting background: must have great knowledge of financial statements (income statement, balance sheet, cash flow statements, etc.) and how they work. Solid accounting, finance and bookkeeping knowledge. Computer systems familiarity: must be comfortable working with our information technology department and able to learn quickly about our computer operating system to assist in new report generation and reconciliation of existing reports. Advanced Excel experience: macros, Vlookup's, pivot tables, scenario manager. Experience on working in MS Excel spreadsheet along with the use of statistical software to analyze the financial reports. Power Point presentations. SunSystems knowledge ideally. Desirable experience of dealing with auditors and handling audit requirements. QUALIFICATIONS Good academic record. Knowledge in Accountancy and Finance. Knowledge of Financial and Management Accounting. CAPABILITIES Finance/accounting background: must have great knowledge of financial statements (income statement, balance sheet, cash flow statements, etc.) and how they work. This job was originally posted as www.totaljobs.com/job/85333459