Accounts Payable Assistant

A client of ours in the outskirts of Braintree area are recruiting an Accounts Payable Assistant to join their team. This is a full-time temporary to permanent position working Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 4.30pm, paying 15.00 - 16.50 per hour dependent on experience.

Your key duties in this Accounts Payable Assistant role will include but are not limited to:

• Processing and validating supplier invoices, ensuring accurate coding, tax treatment and supporting documentation.

• Matching invoices to purchase orders and goods received notes, resolving any discrepancies.

• Managing the AP mailbox and responding to supplier queries promptly and professionally.

• Preparing payment runs and processing ad hoc payment requests.

• Reconciling supplier statements, maintaining accurate supplier records and supporting month-end close.

• Supporting month-end close, including accruals, AP reconciliations and balance sheet reconciliations.

• Processing and managing invoices through Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) and a system-led approval process such as ExFlow/X-Flow.

Skills and Experience required to be considered for this role:

• Previous experience in a busy Accounts Payable environment.

• Experience working with multiple currencies and processing invoices/payments across different currencies.

• Experience using a system-led purchase invoice approval and management process, particularly Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365), ExFlow/X-Flow or a similar ERP/workflow system.

• Good understanding of accounting principles, purchase-to-pay processes and invoice matching.

• Strong attention to detail, numerical accuracy and Excel skills, with excellent organisation and communication skills.

If you feel like you meet the above criteria and would like to be considered for this Accounts Payable Assistant position, please apply with your CV and Laura will be in touch.