Primary Responsibility
Our fast-paced company requires a finance professional to support the company’s Accounts Payable function. The AP Clerk plays a crucial part in managing the financial obligations of an organization, ensuring that suppliers are paid accurately and on time while maintaining compliance and supporting financial transparency. This role will facilitate the smooth and efficient processing of supplier invoices and employee expenses, maintain positive supplier relationships, assist the finance group with identifying ways to streamline processes and support ongoing projects.
Key Responsibilities
1. Assist with managing the accounts inbox to receive, review, and process invoices from suppliers. This involves verifying the accuracy of the invoices, matching them to purchase orders, and entering them into the accounting system for payment.
2. Maintain relationships with suppliers by handling inquiries, resolving payment discrepancies or billing issues, and ensuring that payments are made in a timely manner to avoid late fees or disruptions in services.
3. Assist with processing employee expense reports, including reimbursing employees for eligible business-related expense and reviewing company credit card reports.
4. Ensure compliance with company policies related to accounts payable processes, including tax regulations and vendor contract terms.
5. Prepare and process payments to suppliers based on approved invoices and payment terms
6. Collaborate with other departments, to facilitate the smooth processing of invoices, resolve issues, and support cross-functional initiatives.
7. Help identify opportunities to streamline accounts payable processes, improve efficiency, and enhance controls to mitigate risks and optimize the overall accounts payable function.
8. Provide guidance and training to other team members and other departments on AP procedures, systems usage, and compliance requirements.
9. Assist in internal and external audits by providing documentation, explanations, and reconciliations related to accounts payable transactions.
Qualifications & Experience
Required
10. GCSE Maths & English
11. Knowledge of UK VAT
12. At least 3 years’ experience working as part of an accounting team
13. Knowledge of accounting systems (NetSuite or similar)
Desirable
14. Experience in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry