Accounts Payable Clerk, EMEA 6 FTC

Job Location	Cowley, Exeter
Education	Not Mentioned
Salary	£28,000 - £31,000 per annum
Industry	Not Mentioned
Functional Area	Not Mentioned
Job Type	Contract, full-time

Job Description

Are you an immediately available finance professional with experience in an AP roleHow does working with the worlds fastest growing drinks brand soundThe Advocate Group are partnered with a leading drinks brand, which over the past 4 years has seen the business project to new heights - obliterating targets and overachieving in relation to revenue growth.The business is looking to add an ambitious AP Clerk to the finance function, supporting the AP Supervisor on either non-PO or PO invoices for a 6mFTC (maternity cover).This is a great opportunity for a driven individual who is looking to develop and progress their finance career.Key Responsibilities

Review, verify invoices in accordance to policy
PO raising and 3 way matching
Checking & maintaining Accounts Payable Mailbox & Incoming post daily
Maintaining & processing of direct debits, Travel, Freight etc.
Review unapproved invoices weekly
Manage key stakeholder relationships
Month end support to Financial Accounting
Processing of invoices through SAP workflow
Ensuring Approvals, coding is received in a timely fashion
Ensuring all of the necessary documents are attached for the AP Supervisor/Manager to post invoices
Keeping Parked invoices minimal in accordance to the set KPI’s
Deal with supplier and internal account queries via telephone, email and fax and resolve queries promptly
Adhere to and enforce accounting process disciplines and manage responsibilities to strict deadlines
Maintain a procedure manual of accounts payable tasks as a guide for backup assistance when such assistance becomes necessary.
Assist with month end closing i.e. ensuring as many invoices are parked accurately with GL Codes and Cost Centre Codes allocated to such invoices
Ad hoc tasks as requested
AP Support for Vendor Management and Expenses

Experience

Minimum 2 years AP experience
At least 6 GCSE’s at grade C and above (or equivalent)
Previous experience of SAP & Concur is highly advantageous
Experience of international corporate structure and multicurrency
Proficient in the use of MS Outlook and Excel

Key Competencies

Attention to detail and accuracy
Strong communication skills
Planning and organizing - excellent time management with the ability to re-prioritize as appropriate
Hands-on working style with a positive attitude
Track record of improving systems/processes
Flexible, enthusiastic, hardworking and committed to a career within a financial environment
Self-starting, entrepreneurial and highly adaptable in a rapidly changing marketplace
A grafter who will do what it takes to deliver success within their role and the business
Comfortable communicating at all levels and building effective partnerships with other departments

If you thrive in fast-paced environment, have the ability to multi-task, whilst being flexible, proactive and adaptable to change, then we’d love to speak to you!Get in touch with Victoria at the Advocate Group or APPLY NOW to be considered for this vacancy.The Advocate Group is a leading recruitment partner, based in the UK, to the FMCG and consumer product sectors. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability,religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. By applying for this role, you are agreeing to our Privacy Policy, which can be found on our website. Please note that The Advocate Group is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.

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