The Consultancy Group are currently recruiting for an Accounts Payable Clerk to join a leading FMCG business. This position is a temp to perm role with an immediate start. The role is responsible for all elements of Accounts Payable related activities and is the primary contact with suppliers for any invoice or payment issues. Key Accountabilities: Maintain sound relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders, ensuring a timely response to any queries raised in respect of invoices or payments. Ensure invoices are collated daily and processed in a timely manner and any queries logged on the Query Log. Ensure that all tasks can be effectively covered within the team through documentation of operating procedures and organisation of workflows and through practical implementation. Coordinate the purchase to pay process in respect of inventory, matching Supplier invoices to Goods Received Notes (GRN's)/Purchase Orders (PO's) and following up on any variances or queries with the necessary department as required, achieving closure within defined timelines. Organise the collation and approval of Supplier payment batches, as directed by the Treasurer/AP Manager, ensuring that any invoices selected for payment have been matched and approved in accordance with policy and procedures, including any prioritisation required. Organise for regular and ongoing reconciliations of Supplier statements to ensure all liabilities are being correctly recorded as per the Supplier Statement Log. Organise paper flow within the team, maintaining efficiency and the scanned invoice database. Support the AP Manager with the expenses/credit card process as required and deputise in their absence. Any other ad hoc duties required. Previous experience and skills: A working knowledge of Accounts Payable routines, including matching processes (GRN's or Purchase Orders) and an understanding of P2P is essential. Intermediate excel skills (Look Ups, Sum Ifs, Pivot Tables) Industry knowledge is desirable but not essential Experience of Netsuite/JDE is an advantage. Strong organisational skills are required to drive efficiencies and achieve performance targets. Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to provide a first class service whilst remaining assertive on controls and procedures. First-hand experience of direct/remote interface with Suppliers is essential. Experience of moderate/high invoices volumes whilst maintaining accuracy essential.