Accounts Payable Clerk

Our client based in Hertford Heath receive in the region of 12,500 supplier invoices a month which need to logged on the system and authorised. Suppliers need to be paid promptly in accordance to agreed terms and payment reports are generated to show the impact of costs. Supplier communication is by telephone and needs to be responded to ASAP to ensure a high level of service and customer service.

Key tasks and responsibilities:

• Receiving a high volume of supplier enquiries
• Data integrity checks of data entered for the payment process
• Distribution of reports
• Resolve disputed invoices
• Dealing with incoming and outgoing post
• Assist with the generation of aged creditor reports in excel chasing for authorising of invoices to comply with supplier agreed payment terms
• Assist, identify and implement process improvements
• Filing documents
• Ad hoc duties
• Assist in testing all new systems

Required qualifications and competencies:

• Previous Accounts Payable experience
• GCSE Maths and English – C grade or above or equivalent
• Excel skills – excellent
• Good communication/telephone skills
• Good keyboard skills ensuring accurate input
• Team player with the ability to work on own initiative
• Customer service focused
• Ability to manage own workload, flexible and enthusiasm and pride in work

The position is full time, Monday – Friday Salary: £26,000. Immediate start