IPL is a global leading sustainable packaging solutions provider that manufactures specialty rigid packaging products used in the food, consumer, agricultural, logistics and environmental markets. Sustainability is essential to the long-term success of our business. As a packaging company that develops plastic-based solutions for our customers, it is imperative that we meet the customer needs while being mindful of our operational impacts and the need to preserve our planet. We are committed to running our business responsibly and in ways that drive environmental, social and economic value for our stakeholders, including shareholders, customers, employees and local communities. We employ over 2,500 people in 20 manufacturing facilities, 2 corporate & sales offices and 3 R&D facilities across Canada, China, Europe, and the United States.
We are currently recruiting for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join our Finance team. This is a key position reporting into the Accounts Payable Manager for Europe. This is a newly established function where you can share your knowledge and experience with both your team on site and your counterparts across the UK & Europe.
Please note that this role is an on-site role and can be based in either Wolverhampton or Rotherham.
What are we looking for?
We are seeking a motivated, adaptable and professional Accounts Payable Specialist with experience in a busy fast-paced environment.
What will you be doing?
1. Processing of incoming invoices, including data entry, assigning to correct approvers, researching and understanding errors, posting/matching invoices.
2. Ensuring payments are posted/allocated in a timely manner.
3. Being responsible for ensuring correct documentation is collected for pro-forma payments.
4. Maintenance of Direct Debit schedules and relevant postings.
5. Maintenance of robust supplier statement reconciliation process.
6. Managing invoice approval/authorization process to ensure invoices are approved promptly and in-line with approval limits.
7. Calculation of month-end AP accruals.
8. Intercompany reconciliation of AP invoices, including intercompany recharges.
9. Assisting the finance team with sample evidence preparation for ABL, Internal and External audit.
10. Working from Wolverhampton/Rotherham but across the UK sites via our ERP system to support AP processing where appropriate.
11. Support on annual ABL site and desk audits, reporting regularly to Divisional finance.
12. Holiday cover for AP role across the division.
13. Any other ad hoc duties that arise during day-to-day operations.
Key Requirements:
1. The successful candidate will have previous accounts payable experience within a fast-paced environment.
2. You will have the ability to meet targets and deadlines & work under minimal supervision.
3. You will possess the ability to accurately process numerical data, with a problem-solving attitude and have good knowledge of Excel.
If you have the above experience and are looking for a role within a growth organisation, apply today to find out more!
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