Accounts Payable Assistant

AP Assistant

Dartford - Hybrid

£28k-32k DOE

Permanent

Our client is a PE-backed specialist service provider in an ever growing industry who are looking for an experienced AP Assistant to join their team. The purpose of this role is processing and verifying invoices, reconciling accounts payable, ensuring timely payments, maintaining vendor records, and providing administrative support.

• Invoice Management: processing, verifying, and reconciling incoming invoices, ensuring correct coding and attachment to the relevant documentation.
• Payment Processing:
  Scheduling and preparing payments to vendors, ensuring they comply with payment terms and avoiding late fees.
• Account Reconciliation:
  Reconciling monthly vendor statements, accounts payable reports, and comparing system reports to balances to maintain accuracy.
• Financial Record Keeping:
  Maintaining accurate and complete financial records and historical documentation.
• Dispute Resolution:
  Identifying and resolving discrepancies and issues related to invoices and payments.
• Administrative Support:
  Providing clerical and administrative support to the organization's financial operations and assisting with financial audits.
• Vendor Management – support the onboarding of new vendors & managing of vendor relationships.

• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Computer literacy, including proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Attention to Detail: A meticulous approach to accurately process data, verify financial information, and maintain integrity in records.
• Organisational & Multitasking
  
  Skills:
  
  The ability to prioritise tasks, manage multiple accounts, and multitask effectively.
• Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for engaging with vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Accounting Principles: A solid understanding of fundamental accounting principles and practices is essential.
• Analytical
  
  Skills:
  
  The ability to analyse invoice items, check extensions and totals, and interpret financial reports.
• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively, adaptable and solution-focused.