Job Title:
Accounts Payable Assistant Role Dimensions: The Accounts Payable Assistant will be expected to quickly form close working relationships with our Vendors as well as with our internal budget holders, including those based at other locations outside of the UK. The Accounts Payable Assistant will be expected to assist in all of the accounts payable ledgers including matching purchase orders, processing invoices, making payments, reconciliations of vendor accounts and providing internal budget holders with information as required. They will also be required to ensure that all purchases are made within company policy and the approval matrix. This is a role for someone who has an eye for detail, understands the importance of both vendor and customer relationships and can work under pressure especially at crucial times such as month end. Main Roles and

Responsibilities:
Working closely with AP supervisor to manage the AP function. Logging invoices on to the invoice register as they are received. Ensuring all invoices received correspond to approved purchase orders through the WAP system and highlighting any quantity or price variances to AP Supervisor. Challenge all unapproved costs into the business and report to AP Supervisor. Work with internal departments and vendors to resolve any outstanding issues. Responsible for ensuring all data held on the AP Database is accurate and current. Monitor and control onboarding of new vendors. Monthly reconciliation of all vendor statements liaising with vendors to resolve any discrepancies. Monthly review of AP Ledger to follow and resolve any outstanding queries. Assisting preparation of payment run, setting up payments in multiple currencies and obtaining approvals for all payments. Assisting with profiling of payments for weekly cash flow forecast. Run WAP reports at month end to chase up on outstanding approvals. Filing of invoices. Essential Skills and Experience: A strong team player with the ability to challenge where necessary Experience in all aspects of Accounts Payable and Vendor management including purchase order processing. An ability to form close working relationships with vendors and non-finance colleagues, both internal and external. Excellent attention to detail to ensure that information is entered correctly first time. Excellent time management with the ability to prioritise and work unsupervised in order to ensure deadlines are met. Strong Excel skills preferred. Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. By applying to this position, you acknowledge that you have read and accept the following terms: https://www.roberthalf.co.uk/privacy-notice