SEVERN TRENT
Accounts Payable Associate
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At Severn Trent, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We’re in the top 5% of utility companies worldwide when it comes to employee engagement. Join us in making a positive impact on the environment and our communities, while being valued and supported in a truly inclusive workplace.
If you want to do more, because you care, we want you on our team.
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As our Accounts Payable Associate, you’ll support the process from Procurement through to payments being made and you’ll make sure all invoices are paid to the agreed payment terms in line with company expectations. You’ll also enjoy working to targets and deadlines, be self-motivated and a problem solver with high levels of attention to detail. So, are you an Accounts Payable Associate with strong, experience in dealing with accounting procedures?
Key responsibilities will include:
- Scanning & validating all manual invoices
- Processing all e-invoices received via email, post and SAP Ariba
- Working all invoices to ensure that where possible invoices comply with First Time Matching principles inherent within SAP
- Working on invoice queries with both internal & external stakeholders to achieve resolution.
- Monitoring of key suppliers to safeguard the supply of critical goods.
- Liaising with staff at all levels within Finance & other business areas
- Any other appropriate tasks associated with the Accounts Payable process
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You'll be based at our Severn Trent Centre in Coventry. With this being such a critical role, we’re looking for someone who can join us 37 hours a week.
HOW WE WORK
You'll join a caring culture that collaborates to achieve, grow, and develop. Our employee engagement scores are among the highest globally in energy and utilities. That’s why, we value in-person moments to keep our culture alive but also understand the flexibility working from home can bring. So, you'll usually find us in the office, but working from home is supported, when you need it.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
We’ll be looking for you to ideally have a good understanding of general accounting principles. Having experience of accounts payable & administration within a large organisation would be desired.
Skills and experience are important, but character, positivity, and a caring attitude matter too. We welcome and celebrate diverse individuals, knowing they help us better serve our communities. We seek people who get involved, want to be part of something bigger, and make a difference because they care.
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HOW WE’LL REWARD AND CARE FOR YOU
It’s not just a job you’ll get here, you’ll get a career too. We have a range of benefits that reward and recognise great work and award-winning training to ensure you reach your potential. And we’ll also help you play your part in looking after the environment and the community in which we live.
Here’s some of our favourites:
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/ sell up to 5 days per year)
- Annual bonus scheme (of up to £1,500 per annum based on company performance)
- Leading pension scheme – we will double your contribution (up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%)
- Sharesave – the chance to buy Severn Trent Plc shares at a discounted rate
- Dedicated training and development with our ‘Academy’
- Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers
- Family friendly policies
- Two volunteer days per year
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