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Who We are:
The ASSA ABLOY Group is the global leader in access solutions, operating worldwide with 48,500 employees and sales of SEK 84 billion. We have leading positions in areas such as efficient door openings, trusted identities, and entrance automation. ASSA ABLOY's innovations enable safe, secure, and convenient access to physical and digital places. Every day, we help billions of people experience a more open world.
What you would do:
We are looking for a strong, talented individual to support our Finance team as an Accounts Payable Specialist based in our Reading office, reporting to the Accounts Payable Team Leader.
Position summary:
As an Accounts Payable Specialist, you will play a crucial role in the financial operation, utilising SAP S/4HANA. Responsibilities include end‐to‐end invoice processing, encompassing external invoices, intercompany, Travel & Expenses (T&E) processing using Concur, Barclaycard transaction management, AP payment runs, statement reconciliation, shared mailbox management, and support for month-end AP close.
Main Duties of Job:
1. Efficiently process invoices (external, intercompany & expenses) from initiation to payment using SAP S/4HANA, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
2. Apply appropriate tax (VAT/other taxes) treatment to all vendor invoices.
3. Manage T&E processing through Concur, ensuring timely and compliant expense reimbursement.
4. Handle Barclaycard transactions within the AP function, ensuring accurate reconciliation.
5. Prepare AP payment proposals, ensuring timely and accurate vendor payments.
6. Reconcile vendor statements to ensure accuracy and resolve discrepancies.
7. Manage and respond to communications in the shared mailbox.
8. Assist in month-end AP close activities.
Requirements:
1. Proven experience as an Accounts Payable Specialist, with expertise in invoice processing, T&E, and Barclaycard transactions.
2. Familiarity with SAP S/4HANA.
3. Detail‐oriented with strong analytical and problem‐solving skills.
4. Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
5. Proficiency in using Concur for T&E processing.
6. Experience in managing Barclaycard transactions and reconciliations.
7. Ability to handle AP payment runs and statement reconciliations.
8. Proactive approach to managing the shared mailbox and supporting month-end AP close.
9. Fluent in English (oral & written).
10. Reasonable Excel skills.
11. Ability to maintain the accuracy of accounts.
Characteristics required:
1. Conscientious and proactive with the ability to lead and coordinate effectively.
2. Competent communication skills.
3. Self‐driven, results‐oriented with a positive outlook.
4. Ability to work both within a defined structure and independently.
5. Ability to operate in a teamwork environment.
6. A commitment to adhere to the highest ethics and comply fully with ASSA ABLOY’s Code of Conduct.
Why ASSA ABLOY:
Working for ASSA ABLOY means being part of a dynamic environment, developing innovative solutions to improve our customers' lives. We offer competitive wages, pension and insurance schemes, and a pleasant working environment.
We are the ASSA ABLOY Group
Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. We value results – not titles or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their careers around their aspirations and our ambitions.
As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.
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