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Accounts Payable Assistant

Employer
Page Personnel
Location
England, Bristol, Bristol City Centre
Salary
£20000 - £25000 per annum
Closing date
Apr 24, 2019

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Job Role
Accounts Payable
Sector
Legal
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

Job Details

I am pleased to be partnering with a succesful Legal Organisation based in Central Bristol. They are seeking a AAT studier to join their driven Accounts Payable team. This a perfect opportunity for someone who's looking to gain greater experience within a Finance function.

Client Details

I am pleased to be partnering with a succesful Legal Organisation based in Central Bristol who are seeking an AAT studier to join their driven Accounts Payable team. This a perfect opportunity for someone who's looking to gain greater experience within a Finance function. You'll be working in a vibrant and dynamic environment with a supporting network.

Description

Key responsibilities of the Accounts Payable Clerk:

  • Undertake all aspects of Accounts Payable efficently, working towards tight deadlines
  • Processing of invoices, disbursements, expenses, credit card statements and direct debits
  • Maintain the integrity of the AP and nominal ledgers, posting journals and making adjustments where necessary to ensure full compliance with internal controls and other regulations (SRA & Accounting standards)
  • Prepare monthly supplier statement reconciliation's for agreed list of suppliers, requesting statements and missing invoices where appropriate to ensure PL accounts are kept up to date
  • Investigate Supplier chasing letters and supplier/internal query's responding promptly and ensuring that relevant people are kept up to date with progress
  • Month end Duties, ie ensuring all costs are processes prior to closing
  • Assist with administrative tasks, compile data, conduct research and undertake special projects as required
  • Support other members of the Finance team in the preparation of financial information as required
  • Play an active and constructive part in the team

Profile

The succesful candidate:

  • Full knowledge of the Accounts Payable Process from a similar position within the legal sector
  • Familiar with a legal accounting system such as Elite or Aderant
  • High levels of numeric accuracy, with strong keyboard skills - fast and accurate
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision and to identify and act on issues which need to be escalated
  • Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and ensure that issues are addressed promptly, professionally, openly and constructively
  • Ability to communicate and interact appropriately and constructively with customers and colleagues
  • Ability to assist with the design and implementation of policies and processes
  • Good organisational abilities
  • Good time management and prioritisation skills
  • Self-motivated and proactive

Job Offer

What's on offer?

  • Competitive Salary
  • Great overall benefit package
  • Working for an established brand
  • Working centrally with strong public transport links

Company

When it comes to recruiting and placing part qualified (PQ) accountants and transactional finance candidates, Page Personnel gets the job done. We have 200 specialist recruitment consultants who know the finance market inside out and can help you to find the right role or the right candidate for your specific requirements. As part of a network of 21 countries we’re also able to offer global insight and access to international candidates.

We maintain close links with institutions like CIMA and ACCA, so it’s a market we fully understand. Our expertise also extends to areas like credit control, accounts payable and payroll and graduate recruitment. 

 

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