Accounts Payable Specialist

Robert Half are pleased to be partnering with a rapidly growing organisation based in Oxford to recruit an Accounts Payables Specialist. The AP Specialist will receive a salary of up to £38,000 plus other attractive benefits like a bonus and hybrid remote working!

Primary responsibilities;

• Process and verify supplier invoices, ensuring accuracy and proper coding to the general ledger into the company's accounting system (SAPB1), including Account Payable, Accounts Receivable, Employee Expenses & Purchase Orders. Ensuring correct nominal code is used.
• Manage the full accounts payable cycle, including invoice entry, approvals, payment runs, and reconciliation.
• Maintain vendor records and ensure supplier information is accurate and up to date.
• Resolve invoice discrepancies and communicate with vendors regarding payment inquiries.
• Reconcile supplier statements and investigate any purchase order issues.
• Raise ad-hoc and business-critical payments in the bank as requested.
• Ensure that all AP generated transactions are posted to the bank accounts in a timely fashion and completed according to the month end timetable in order that bank reconciliations can be completed.
• Review and manage the Accounts Receivable ledger.
• Assist with month-end closing tasks related to accounts payable.
• Participate in the planning and implementation of the company's ERP system upgrade
• Actively work with colleagues throughout the business to ensure problems are understood and resolved quickly.

Key experience and attributes;

• At least 5 years' experience of working in a similar role in a fast-paced company.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Analytical problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to multi-task, work under pressure, problem solve, use own initiatives, and respond to changes in priority.
• Ability to exercise effective judgment, discretion, sensitivity, creativity to changing needs and situations.

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