Accounts Payable Administrator - #2121670

Accounts Payable Administrator

Birmingham (On site)

£30,000 - £33,000 + Benefits

With a line-manager who's passionate about collaboration and development, if working for a business where you are valued and empowered to follow initiative, is important to you, then this could be your opportunity.

This Accounts Payable Administrator position offers the opportunity to have ownership of tasks as well as working collaboratively within a small team, ensuring the effective operation and control of the Accounts Payable function.

This role is ideal for someone who is confident in their time-management and understands how their role impacts the team.

What Does the Role Entail?

• Enter, process, and review supplier invoices accurately and in a timely manner in line with company policies and accounting standards
• Perform three-way matching of purchase orders, goods received notes, and invoices
• Review VAT treatment on supplier invoices and ensure compliance with VAT regulations
• Maintain supplier accounts and perform regular supplier statement reconciliations
• Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies, pricing issues, and quantity variances promptly
• Support maintenance of supplier master data in line with internal controls
• Monitor accounts payable ageing and support cash outflow planning in line with cash flow forecasts
• Work closely with Procurement, Operations, and Warehouse teams to resolve: PO and GRN discrepancies, Pricing and Quantity issues, Timing differences between goods receipt and invoicing
• Adhere to internal controls, approval limits, and P2P policies
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and control within AP and P2P processes
• Support the Finance team with ad-hoc duties and projects as required

Skills & Experience

• Strong ability to manage multiple tasks, priorities and deadlines in fast paced environment
• Confident communicator that can negotiate and resolve queries professionally
• Proactive in identifying discrepancies and resolving related issues
• Strong understanding of accounts payable controls, P2P processes, VAT compliance (including exempt VAT), supplier reconciliations and accruals
• Proficient in Excel and ERP systems
• Collaborative approach to working with Procurement, Operations, Warehouse and the Finance Team

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