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Accounts Payable Assistant
Salary: £28,000 per annum
Location: Blackburn
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Working Pattern: Hybrid - 3 days in office, 2 days working from home
Client Details
We are looking for a motivated, organised and detail-focused Accounts Payable Clerk to join an Accounts Payable team in Blackburn on a full-time, permanent basis.
This is a great opportunity for an experienced Accounts Payable professional to join a busy and collaborative finance function. Working as part of the AP team and reporting to the relevant AP Team Leader, you will play an important role in ensuring company targets are met, strict deadlines are achieved and the AP ledger is maintained accurately and efficiently.
Description
The key responsibilities of an Accounts Payable Clerk will be:
- Maintaining and encouraging good relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels
- Ensuring Accounts Payable ledger controls and procedures are used effectively and efficiently and monitored daily
- Liaising effectively with suppliers and building strong, professional vendor relationships
- Ensuring supplier invoices are cleared and posted to the ledger ahead of their payment due date
- Processing large volumes of transactions, including supplier invoices and credit notes
- Taking responsibility for resolving queries relating to allocated supplier accounts, liaising with vendors and internal stakeholders as required
- Completing supplier statement reconciliations and resolving discrepancies
- Maintaining accurate and up-to-date supplier accounts
- Working collaboratively with other areas of the business to ensure AP processes operate effectively
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Profile
The Successful Accounts Payable Clerk Will Have
- Previous experience within an Accounts Payable, Purchase Ledger or similar finance role
- High attention to detail and the ability to review detailed work quickly and accurately
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong relationship-building and team-working skills
- The ability to develop effective relationships with colleagues across different areas of the business
- A driven, enthusiastic and positive attitude
- The ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
- Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to plan and prioritise your own workload
- A proactive approach and the ability to work as an organised self-starter
- Competent use of Microsoft Office products, particularly Excel
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Job Offer
- £28,000 per annum
- Full-time, permanent position
- Hybrid working - 3 days in office and 2 days working from home per week
- Company pension scheme
- Flexible core working hours
- Free on-site parking
- A collaborative and supportive working environment
- The opportunity to develop your career within a busy Accounts Payable function
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