Accounts Payable Assistant

Our prestigious Reading based client are looking for an Accounts Payable/Purchase Ledger to join their team. You will be an integral part of the team, proactive in your approach and have previous experience working within an accounts team.

The Role:

• Proactively manage the settlement of outstanding amounts due to suppliers within terms via BACS, CHAPS;
• Providing weekly expected payments report with corresponding progress notes;
• Maintaining strong relationships with top suppliers;
• Processing all supplier invoices and credit notes identifying prepayments and accruals and treat accordingly;
• Processing all utility bills, with involvement in new pricing when contracts are to up for renewal.
• Managing opening of new supplier accounts, and creating Bacs Templates on HSBC
• Work Closely with Manager discuss queries and resolve any issues
• Reconciling all supplier statements and Bank statements
• Taking ownership of all supplier payment queries / disputes by working with the relevant departments within the company to resolve and follow up on a regular basis; Raising debit notes through to receiving Credit notes
• Ensuring correct and accurate information on supplier accounts is maintained at all times;
• Assisting with any ad hoc requests to support the Management Team.
• Maintaining Petty Cash reports for the Office and our Warehouse Team.
• Progressing orders with our suppliers to maintain accurate delivery dates, updating our system
• Managing Health & safety for the office (very small part of the role)

The Person:

• Good planning & organising skills
• Excellent communication and problem solving skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Previous experience in Purchase Ledger/Accounts Payable
• AAT qualification desirable but not essential
• Knowledge of Office, Excel (desirable, but not essential)
• Ability to use initiative and work to tight deadlines
• Ability to work in a team as well as using own initiative