[ref. l57598004] Accounts Payable Analyst

Job Title: Accounts Payable Specialist (Immediate Start)Location: Luton

Join a friendly and dynamic team as an Accounts Payable Specialist for a 4-week period. We are looking for a proactive individual to support an accounts payable team and ensure the smooth running of financial operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Invoice Management: Ensure all invoices are accurate, compliant with tax and accounting regulations, and maintain auditable records.
• Approval Process: Ensure timely and appropriate approvals by the correct personnel within the organisation.
• Payment Processing: Process and schedule payments with absolute accuracy, manage the approvals process, and release payments from the bank.
• Cash Forecasting: Collaborate with the treasury team to provide sufficient information for funding decisions.
• Reconciliation: Regularly reconcile accounts payable ledger accounts and maintain records of any corrections.
• Communication: Maintain effective communication with internal buyers and external suppliers to ensure smooth payables processes.
• Expense Processing: Process credit card and cash expenses on Concur/Excel, ensuring correct coding and VAT application.
• Management Accounts: Assist with management accounts, including aged creditor analysis.
• Supplier Queries: Resolve any supplier queries promptly.
• Additional Duties: Cover other finance duties during team absences, assist with financial audits, and undertake ad hoc projects as required.

Requirements:

• Proficiency with Sage 200 Professional.
• Excellent organisational skills, including AP mailbox administration and filing invoice approval emails.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Experience in accounts payable within a manufacturing environment is beneficial.

What We Offer:

• A highly competitive salary.
• Opportunities for training and career development.
• Hybrid working arrangement (2 days in the office and 3 days working from home) following successful onboarding and training.

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us for more information.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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