Think Accountancy and Finance are working with a business in Edgware in the recruitment for an Accounts Payable/Finance Officer for a contract role. Our client are looking for someone to start ASAP and the contract will run until the end of August 2023.

The role is paying £28,000 - £32,000 and is full time.

The main overview of the position is to support the finance department in providing an effective purchasing and procurement function. You will be supported by a Qualified management accountant.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for all invoice processing in line with all internal financial policies and controls
• Ensure smooth and efficient running of purchase orders / requisitions process
• Process staff expenses
• Completing the weekly BACS payment for submission and approval.
• Processing and allocating direct debits transactions within the ledger.
• Maintaining and reviewing Aged Creditor balances including allocation of payments,
  investigation of outstanding items
• Investigating and resolving any queries from suppliers and internal departments.
• Ensuring new supplier forms are filled out correctly and authorised
• Posting any ad hoc income to the nominal ledger
• Support the implementation of the new procurement system
• Complete all monthly reconciliations and associated balance sheet reconciliations
• Provide financial analysis as required on supplier activity and expense analysis
• Provide ad hoc support on future AP process enhancement projects

For this role our client is looking for someone who:

• Is Qualified by experience or is AAT qualified with at least 3 years in a similar role
• Has experience of working with SAGE 200
• Has excellent Microsoft Excel Skills
• Has strong understanding of basic accounting concepts e.g. B/Sheet, P&L, Accruals,
  Prepayments etc
• Has excellent communication skills.
• Is self-motivated, hardworking, flexible and reliable.
• Is proactive with a flexible attitude and professional approach to work
• Has experience of working with Purchase to Pay systems.
  
  

As this is a contract position please only apply if you are immediately available.

Looking for the next step in your career? Think Accountancy and Finance

Think Accountancy and Finance is the finance division of Think Specialist Recruitment, an independent recruitment agency based in Hemel Hempstead and working across the Herts, Beds and Bucks area. We specialise in permanent, temporary and contract recruitment with areas of expertise including: Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Finance Admin, Part Qualified Finance, Credit Control and Bookkeepers.

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