Accounts Payable Specialist
Bedlington
Negotiable Salary Depending on Experience
We at Jackie Kerr Recruitment are recruiting an AP Specialist, for our fast-growing client, who are a leading manufacturer in their industry! This is an exciting opportunity to join a busy department and oversee an effective operation.
This role is responsible for all aspects of the Accounts Payable function one or more of our clients’ sites.
Accounts Payable Specialist Roles and Responsibilities:
- Reconciliation and processing of PO invoices and seeking approval and processing of non-PO invoices
- Processing of employee expenses and company credit card expenses
- Following up on supplier queries
- Supplier payments & employee expense payments
- Preparing proposals and reports in ERP system
- Uploading to online banking system
- Maintaining supplier master data, ensure supplier payments are made on time, sending remittance advice to suppliers and supplier statement reconciliations
- Month end process: GRIR review and reconciliation, blocked list review, account reconciliations, aged creditor reporting, intercompany trade matching, payables cashflow forecasting
- Participating with monthly KPI preparation
- Provide support with required internal and external audit requests
- Retaining historical records in line with the company’s internal control framework
The Ideal Accounts Payable Specialist Candidate Will:
- MS Office (Word, Excel - advanced)
- Familiar with ERP, in particular SAP software, MRP systems & purchasing systems
- Excellent negotiation skills with proven track record of cost reduction through use of appropriate strategic purchasing tools
- Methodical approach to work & attention to detail and good presentation and communication skills
- Effective expediting skills and experience of dealing with customers and suppliers at all levels is essential
- Experience of working in a busy purchasing function
- Ability to think strategically with an innovative approach to problem solving
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Willingness to travel nationally and internationally when required
Accounts Payable Specialist Benefits / Further Details:
- Monday – Thursday: 08:00am – 16:30pm
- Friday: 08:00am – 13:00pm
- 25 days annual leave
- Plus a “special day” equivalent to one day per year
- Health Shield – Employee Assistance Programme – including reclaim of dental costs, opticians, physio etc
- Cycle to work scheme
- Option to buy shares annually
- Flexi time
- Free parking
Jackie Kerr Recruitment is an independent agency that has been established for 28 years.
We strive to provide the ultimate consultancy service to all our candidates. Whether you are looking for permanent or temporary work we pride ourselves in understanding our candidates' requirements to ensure that we place you in your ideal role.
We have recently heavily invested in new Recruitment Software that provides an online portal. Simply visit jackiekerrrecruitment . com to enter your details and you will receive job alerts, hot off the press.
The portal enables you to update your information and CV at any time, so we always have your latest employment details on record.
So please visit our website and let us help you to find your dream job!
Please note: At Jackie Kerr Recruitment we receive a huge number of applications for each job that is posted. If you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of your original application, please go to our website jackiekerrrecruitment . com to apply for other jobs that may be suitable to you.