
Accounts Payable Assistant
Clinigen
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Weybridge • United Kingdom
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About the role
- - Ensure invoices are processed accurately and paid to terms (UK and ROW).
- - Ensuring invoices are sent to the relevant approvers and returned in a timely manner.
- - Ensure the business follows the purchase order process
- - Ensure supplier accounts are created and maintained with verified information
- - Work closely with the business to ensure that invoices are approved in an accurate and timely manner, purchase orders are in place and suppliers are paid to terms.
- - Responsible for debit balances on AP Creditors Ledger.
- - Supplier statement reconciliations – ensuring all invoices are received, accounted for and copies requested when not received by email/post.
- - Maintain the accounts payable inbox and take ownership on all invoices and queries assigned to you are completed through to resolution.
- - Ensure supplier & business queries are managed within that team’s SLA
- - Complex monthly reconciliations of TOP supplier accounts e.g. GRNI, Intercompany
- - Monthly reconciliations of bank accounts and journal posting
- - Preparing month end accruals.
- - Direct debit/ payment on account allocations.
- - Provide supporting documentation for auditor queries.
- - Attend monthly stakeholder calls with key suppliers.
- - Support on ad hoc projects & initiatives
- - Assist in highlighting and solving process improvements
- - Collaboration & clear communication with the business and other stakeholders
Requirements
- - Demonstrable experience of working in a similar role is essential.
- - Experience of working with multiple international legal entities and multiple currencies is advantageous.
- - Previous experience working with an ERP system (AP) is essential. Experience working with Oracle is desirable.
- - Experience working in the pharmaceutical / healthcare / life sciences industry is advantageous.
- - Highly computer literate; experience operating with all Microsoft Office software, including a proficiency in Excel to include V-look ups & pivot tables.
- - English and Mathematics GCSE grades A-B (or equivalent).
- - Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- - Hold a high level of attention to detail and accuracy, with the ability to problem solve independently
- - Good organisation and prioritisation skills, with the ability to meet deadlines
Benefits
- - 27 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays
- - Pension contributions - 4.5% matched
- - Life assurance - 4x annual salary
- - Flexible Benefits Platform with £25/month Company contribution
- - Annual salary review
- - Independent financial advice service
- - Enhanced Employee Assistance Programme
- - Shopping discounts with retailers
- - Long service awards
- - Recognition scheme & employee of the year awards
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
accounts payableinvoice processingpurchase order managementsupplier reconciliationmonthly reconciliationsjournal postingmonth end accrualsdebit balance managementproblem solvingdata analysis
Soft Skills
attention to detailcommunicationrelationship buildingorganisationprioritisationindependent problem solvingcollaborationtime managementstakeholder managementadaptability
Certifications
GCSE EnglishGCSE Mathematics