Vp Rail
Accounts Payable Assistant
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Job Introduction
As our Accounts Payable Assistant you will play a vital role within our Finance Shared Service Centre team, reporting to the Accounts Payable Team Leader. Your meticulous attention to detail and proactive approach will contribute to maintaining our financial processes at their best.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure supplier invoices are processed in an accurate and efficient manner and are authorised in time for payment so that accounts on stop/supplier queries/supplier non-payment actions are minimised.
- In addition to this you’ll ensure all invoices are scanned and validated through ReadSoft in a timely manner.
- Review Key Supplier accounts through regular Monthly Supplier Statement Reconciliations, ensuring queries are swiftly resolved and there are no un-reconciled items.
- Escalate outstanding payment queries to the Accounts Payable Team Leader in a timely manner.
- Be an integral and valued team member you will build and maintain positive relationships with internal customers, suppliers and other Accounts Payable team members alike. This will be championed by demonstrating a flexible, proactive and professional attitude to all areas of your work, supporting both team and individual initiatives in a positive manner.
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What We’re Looking For
- Experience working in a high-volume AP team
- Excellent attention to detail
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Proactive and capable of working independently
What We Can Offer You
- Competitive salary
- Competitive annual bonus scheme
- Salary sacrifice pension
- Hybrid working (3 days in the office, 2 days from home)
- 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
- Additional holiday purchase scheme
- Free Tool Hire
- Life Assurance cover 3x salary
- Share save scheme
- Eye care vouchers
- Recommend a friend scheme
- Learning & Development – commitment to upskilling and developing our people, structured in house training available alongside external training where required
- Cycle to work scheme
- Long service recognition
- My Vp discounts – a variety of discounts and rewards on thousands of well-known brands
- Discounts on HP products
- EE mobile contract discount offers
- Gym discounts
- Health Shield (discounted premiums on health care cash plan)
- Regit Assist 24/7 accident helpline – free joining
- All the above managed through our Employee Engagement Platform – Spotlight
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A Little Bit About Us
Established in 1954, Vp plc has evolved into a dynamic group of companies with expertise in equipment rental. Our organisation encompasses twelve prominent operating divisions: Airpac Rentals, Brandon Hire Station, Hire Station, MEP Hire, ESS, Groundforce, TPA, Torrent Trackside, CPH, Vp Rail, Vp RS and UK Forks.
Across these divisions, we proudly provide an extensive range of specialist products and comprehensive services tailored to various industries. Our offerings cater to diverse sectors such as construction, civil engineering, rail, water, oil and gas, outdoor events, and housebuilding.
With a rich history and a commitment to excellence, Vp plc is your trusted partner for all your equipment rental needs.
Vp plc is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills.
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