Accounts Payable Assistant
Company Overview:
For over 75 years, WIKA has been a renowned partner and competent specialist for any task in the field of measurement technology. With steadily growing efficiency, innovative technologies are applied when developing new products and system solutions. The reliability of the products and the readiness to face all challenges of the market have been the key factors for WIKA achieving a leading position in the global market.
Within the WIKA Group, currently 11,200 employees are dedicated to maintain and improve technology in pressure, temperature, force and level measurement, and also in the fields of flow measurement, calibration and SF6 gas solutions.
WIKA Instruments in Sevenoaks provide pressure, temperature, level, flow, force and related calibration instruments. Our facility includes an engineering services department with repair, modification and calibration capability as well as incorporating the TC Fluid Control, level manufacturing capability and our ATEX approved electrical temperature manufacturing line. We are now looking for an accounts payable to join our team.
Your Activities:
* Processing purchase ledger invoices using automated invoice processing software and addressing invoice discrepancies.
* Reviewing and processing staff expenses and company credit card transactions.
* Processing weekly payment runs.
* Reconciling supplier statements.
* Reconciling intercompany accounts.
* Monitoring and clearing the accounts inbox daily.
* Using the in-house invoice approval workflow and archiving software.
* Assisting the Finance Manager with Month-End, Year-End, and other ad hoc activities.
Your Profile:
* AAT qualification (or part-qualified) or equivalent accounts training preferred.
* Accounts or finance assistant / admin experience desirable.
* Previous experience working in an office environment is desirable but not essential.
* Excellent communication skills, with the ability to interact at all levels within the organization.
* Must be computer literate and comfortable using Excel—training will be provided for other software applications.
* Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize workload effectively.
* Attention to detail and a high standard of work are essential.
Accounts Payable Assistant