Accounts Payable Clerk

I am recruiting for a Financial Investment firm who are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Clerk to join their head office. You will form part of a knowledgeable and dynamic finance team and this is a great opportunity for someone keen to work in a hands on and busy role.

Main Responsibilities

Accounts Payable

* Maintaining the accounts payable ledger by posting all invoices into the accounting system
* Verification of invoices to ensure accuracy of the amounts to be paid, coding to customer or client account is accurate and there is appropriate invoice authorisation to prevent fraud
* Ensuring payments are sent on a weekly basis and remittances posted to suppliers
* Making payments to mortgage account holders via BACS/CHAPS/Cheques in a timely manner
* Verifying supplier accounts by reconciling monthly statements and related transactions
* Managing relationships with 3rd party suppliers by handling all supplier queries

Ad Hoc and Other Responsibilities

* Liaising with 3rd parties where necessary.
* General filing
* Providing cover for other members of the Finance team
* Review internal finance procedures; create documentation for new processes

Competencies:

* Educated to Degree level
* Experience in Financial Services is desirable
* Experience of data manipulation; transforming complex source data into meaningful information
* You will need to be self-reliant and self-motivated.
* You will be detail orientated and able to work to tight deadlines.
* You will “take ownership” of the responsibilities allocated to you
* You will have the ability to form productive relationships at all levels.
* You will have strong English verbal and written communication skills
* You will be enthusiastic and a positive member of the team recognised by your colleagues as a valued and effective team player.
* You will be required to work within established internal controls and maintain a high standard of quality across all your tasks.
* You will be accurate in your work, well organised and reliable.

If you would be interested in this please apply via this advertisement and your CV will be reviewed as soon as possible!

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