A highly organised and reliable finance professional with over 10 years’ experience in transactional finance, with particular expertise in Accounts Payable. She has developed a comprehensive understanding of end-to-end purchase ledger processes, supplier management and payment processing, whilst also gaining valuable exposure to payroll, month-end accounting and financial reporting.
Working closely with the Finance Manager, she has played a key role in ensuring the smooth running of the finance function through accurate invoice processing, supplier reconciliations, payment runs and balance sheet reconciliations. She is recognised for her attention to detail, ability to meet deadlines and commitment to maintaining accurate financial records.
Currently facing redundancy, she is seeking a Senior Accounts Payable Assistant position where she can utilise her extensive purchase ledger experience, strong organisational skills and collaborative approach to support an efficient and well-controlled finance function.
Exposure includes:
- End-to-end Accounts Payable management, including high-volume invoice processing, supplier account maintenance and reconciliation of supplier statements.
- Processing supplier invoices and credit notes, ensuring accurate coding and timely posting.
- Managing weekly BACS and foreign currency payment runs and issuing supplier remittance advices.
- Resolving supplier queries promptly and maintaining positive supplier relationships.
- Setting up new supplier accounts and maintaining accurate supplier master data.
- Processing employee expenses in line with company policies and approval procedures.
- Bank, credit card and petty cash reconciliations.
- Supporting month-end and year-end close processes through journals, balance sheet reconciliations and maintaining the fixed asset register.
- Monitoring daily bank transactions and supporting cash management activities.
- Processing monthly payroll, including time and attendance checks and HMRC FPS and EPS submissions.
- Supporting Accounts Receivable and Credit Control functions during periods of increased workload.
Software knowledge: Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel and bespoke accounting systems.
Notice Period: Available 1st September
Location: Hampshire
Candidate ref: 91369
To discuss this candidate or request a full CV, please contact:
Sarah Arnold – 01252 718777