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4 Days per week in Bedford, UK
My client is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Assistant with extensive experience in global markets and diverse industries to join a dynamic finance team. This role goes beyond standard accounts payable duties, requiring a proactive individual who can drive efficiency and support international operations.
Key Requirements
* Experience and Qualifications: Studying towards industry qualifications i.e. ACCA, CIMA
* Proven track record in multi-country, multi-currency accounting
* Extensive experience in global importing and exporting
* Skills and Attributes: Advanced mathematical ability and strong accounting principles
* High level of accuracy in data processing
* Strong sense of accountability for work and performance
* Ability to work effectively in a team environment
The successful candidate will work closely with the Accounts Payable Supervisor to ensure timely completion of month-end tasks for group accounting.
* Process multi-country import and export stock invoices, demonstrating a thorough understanding of international tax and VAT implications
* Manage overhead invoices, ensuring accurate coding according to budgets
* Handle BACS and international payment runs, prioritising payments effectively
Advanced Accounting Tasks:
* Apply knowledge of prepayments and accruals to support management accountants with month-end close
* Reconcile and investigate supplier statements and ledgers, focusing on a specific portfolio of suppliers
* Perform reconciliation of multi-currency bank accounts and credit cards
* Identify and post intercompany purchase invoices and journals
Supplier Management and Process Improvement:
* Resolve complex supplier queries with both internal and external stakeholders
* Set up new supplier accounts, including financial checks and bank account validation
* Identify areas for efficiency improvements and implement new processes and approaches.
The ideal candidate will possess a global mindset, adaptability to different accounting practices across various countries, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, international business environment.
Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Accounting/Auditing
Industries
Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
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