Accounts Payable & Rebates Administrator

We are looking for someone to become a key part of a busy Finance Team The successful candidate will be responsible for analysing sales data to review and prepare customer rebate payment requests, as well as liaising with customers to resolve any related queries. Principle Responsibilities: Preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual customer rebates, including the review and audit of claims made by our customers and following up on any discrepancies with customers or sales colleagues as needed. Processing of supplier invoices for multiple BS&U locations, covering UK and international suppliers and PO and non-PO invoices. Preparation of supplier statement reconciliations and following up any missing invoices. Resolution of problem invoices (e.g. goods not yet booked in, PO price variances etc.) liaising with other departments as needed. Dealing with supplier queries promptly and proactively to prevent accounts going on hold. Calling suppliers to verify supplier bank account changes to comply with internal policy. Raising customer credit notes to support the credit control team. Downloading expenses from our claims system and loading into the ERP system. Other various AP and administrative tasks such as clearing down aged PO receipts and sorting/sending company post. Qualifications/Experience/Training: Experience of working in an Accounts Payable role, processing high volumes of invoices. Proficient use of Microsoft Office including Excel and ability to work with large volumes of data. Previous experience with sales rebates is desirable but not essential. Personal Characteristics: Team player with the ability to work independently. Great problem solver with a keen analytical mind. Excellent communication skills and comfortable contacting customers and suppliers by email and telephone. Good organisational skills with the ability to meet strict deadlines. Excellent attention to detail. This role is based on a minimum of 30 hours per week however applications from candidates seeking full-time hours will also be considered. ABOUT US Crane Building Services and Utilities (BS&U) is part of the Fluid Handling Division of Crane Co. founded in 1855, which is a global, multi-industry, New York Stock Exchange quoted company. We design, manufacture, package and market engineered flow control solutions for the HVAC and Utility sectors, with strong sales into key growth export markets. The name Crane speaks of who we are, what we stand for and how our customers perceive us: A company with history and tradition, but also a company that is innovative, quality minded and one which acts with integrity and still holds to the resolution of its founder. Crane Co. was founded on 4th July 1855 by Richard Teller Crane who made the following resolution: "I am resolved to conduct my business in the strictest honesty and fairness; to avoid all deception and trickery; to deal fairly with both customers and competitors; to be liberal and just towards employees; and to put my whole mind upon the business." The essence of this resolution is the business policy of Crane Co. today. We believe that embracing inclusion and diversity is key to our success and as such we are seeking applications from candidates who will contribute their different backgrounds, cultures and experiences to our business. #BSU #LI-MW1 At Crane, we believe that attracting and retaining the highest quality people is the best insurance of success. Our goal is to recruit talented people and train them within a culture that calls for performance with trust and respect. Join us. The unique backgrounds and differences of our associates make us stronger, more capable, and more successful. Beyond an associate’s base compensation, we reward and reinforce wellbeing with a compelling package of both cash and non-cash benefits, including comprehensive health, wellness incentives, assistance with retirement savings, paid time off, paid holidays, and tuition reimbursement — as well as performance-based bonus programs for certain positions. Crane prioritizes career development for our associates. All associates receive an annual development plan that includes a mixture of on-the-job coaching and formal training experiences to support individual development needs. We firmly believe in associate growth that supports career progression and we will proactively support your ongoing career development.