A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Accounts Payable Accountant to join a dynamic Finance Team in Westhill on a temporary basis. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing financial and administrative support within the accounts payable function, ensuring compliance with company policies, procedures, and internal controls.
Overview job description:
The Accounts Payable (AP) Accountant will be responsible for delivering comprehensive financial and administrative support within the accounts payable function. The role also involves ensuring adherence to established policies, procedures, and related internal controls.
Main duties and responsibilities:
1. Monitoring all payments and expenditures, including purchase orders, invoices, and statements.
2. Sorting, coding, and matching invoices, uploading them into the system, and preparing them for payment approval.
3. Processing electronic transfers, scheduling payments, and ensuring outstanding credit payments are received, while responding to supplier finance-related queries.
4. Posting transactions to journals, ledgers, and other financial records.
5. Preparing vendor statement reconciliations, conducting account analysis, and producing monthly reports, including AP aging reports, to support month-end closing.
6. Maintaining vendor files and historical records.
7. Identifying and implementing improvements to AP processes.
8. Assisting with internal and external audits.
9. Preparing weekly payment proposals for review and approval.
10. Reviewing and submitting changes to vendor bank accounts within the ERP system.
Desirable Skills & Experience:
1. Previous experience in a similar finance role, preferably within a relevant industry.
2. Strong verbal and written communication skills.
3. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with ERP systems is advantageous.
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