Account Payable Assistant (15244533/001) City of Preston, England
Title Finance Services Accounts Payable Assistant
Role Description
To carry out all Accounts Payable processing activities within defined procedures and processes with some initiative for decision making. Support the team in continuing to develop and work towards a benchmark service.
Qualifications and experience
Experience of working in a Shared Service / Finance function performing a range of Accounts Payable activities with the ability to demonstrate a basic understanding of the Purchase to Pay process (P2P)
Typical responsibilities/tasks
Complete training to ensure understanding of all systems, processes and work instructions
Sort and distribute post / emails
Timely and accurate processing of all invoices according to relevant deadlines
Provide a support service to other sections and departments and deal with all related queries to completion
Carry out reconciliation activities in line with procedures
Complete tasks delegated by team leader and/or manager
Complete tasks as per the weekly tasklists
Filing/Archiving of all relevant documentation
Ensure sound financial controls
Attend surgeries/meetings as and when required
Competencies
Effective communication of information
Ability to resolve queries from a variety of sources
Ability to understand system processes
Knowledge of either SAP or IFS and/or other invoice processing systems would be an advantage.
Good team player
Accurate keyboard skills
Numerate with good IT skills ie Excel / Word
Good understanding of Accounts Payable processes and how they interact with other processes
Basic understanding of key FS customers and suppliers
Demonstrate an awareness and understanding of the following:-
Code of Conduct
Knowledge, skills and competencies framework
Behavioural competencies
Financial Controls Framework
Operational Framework
Customer service