Our high profile client is seeking an Accounts Payable Assistant for a 6 month assignment to process all invoices accurately to ensure they are paid within agreed terms, complete supplier reconciliations and maintain productive supplier relationships Nature and scope of main accountabilities Efficient processing of multi-currency global invoices for payment within KPI deadlines Reconcile supplier statements to SAP and ensure all variances are accounted for and understood Improve efficiency of team by increasing suppliers on self-billing terms Educate the business on best practice Ensure all supplier and stakeholder calls and e-mails are answered in a timely and proactive manner (with a customer centric attitude/mindset) and maintain Accounts Payable filing systems Purpose and subject of interaction with internal / external customers and key contacts Liaising with suppliers ensuring parts delivery is not hampered and production is not compromised Proactively maintain logs and follow up with departments regarding missing SAP entries Ensure appropriate tax codes are applied to all invoices Prepares, monitor and feeds back departmental performance and compliance with business guidelines affecting the department Contacting and negotiating with suppliers to encourage switching to self-billing Challenges with regard to innovation and change Enhancing efficiency and productivity through optimisation and use of systems Adapting accounts payable processes within a changing environment to ensure optimal service to customers Operating within a multi system environment (SAP, GPS, Supplier internet based tools) Changing supplier attitudes to self-billing and the financial/operational benefits it brings. Negotiate with suppliers ensuring the self-billing offered is the best fit for both parties Qualifications and Experience AAT Studier preferred Experience in a similar role (high volume purchase ledger) within Accounts Payable environment, an advantage Good SAP / Microsoft skills Index Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. "Due to the high volume of applications we currently receive, we are unable to respond to all candidates. If you do not hear from a Consultant within 5 working days unfortunately you have been unsuccessful on this occasion".