An esteemed client in the retail sector is actively seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Assistant for a temporary position, commencing immediately until February 2024. This role offers a competitive rate of £12.40 per hour, with a Monday to Friday work schedule, 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM (37.5 hours per week).

Key Responsibilities:

• Accurately coding and processing invoices and credit notes through a document scanning platform.
• Resolving any issues with rejected invoices promptly.
• Setting up suppliers in accordance with company policies.
• Accurate allocation of payments and receipts to invoices and suppliers.
• Monitoring and addressing supplier debit balances.
• Processing employee expenses for payment efficiently and accurately.
• Building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Preparing weekly payment runs and monthly supplier statement reconciliations.
• Assisting in month-end close, reporting, and year-end audit preparations.
• Adherence to company policies at all times.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Highly organized, capable of working effectively both in a team and independently.
• Adaptive to dynamic priorities and possess strong problem-solving skills.
• Eager to contribute positively in a bustling retail environment.

Essential Experience & Skills:

• Previous experience in Accounts Payable and/or Purchase Ledger.
• Proficiency in managing high-volume accounts payable workflow.
• Familiarity with multi-currency ledgers (desirable).
• Skilled in using document scanning and web-based approval systems.
• Experience with Oracle Financials (desirable).
• Background in retail/stock (advantageous).
• Strong organizational skills, with an emphasis on prioritizing and meeting deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Acute attention to detail.
• Competency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).

This opportunity offers a challenging yet rewarding role in a fast-paced environment. If you meet the criteria and are ready to embark on this temporary assignment, we invite you to apply.

Please note, this list of duties is not exhaustive, and additional responsibilities may be required.

Parkside Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Parkside Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.