Accounts Payable Assistant - FMCG job with HANDLE RECRUITMENT | 7716534 <meta property="og:site_name" content="

Job Details</a>
</li><li class="mds-tabs__list-item">
<a href="
company-information" id="label-company-information" class="mds-tabs__tab js-tabs-item" data-test="tabs-trigger-company-information">Company</a>
</li></ul><section class="mds-tabs__panel" id="job-description" data-test="tab-panel-

<h2 class="mds-tabs__panel-header">Job Details</h2>
<div class="mds-tabs__panel__content">





<div class="mds-edited-text mds-font-body-copy-bulk"><p><strong>One of the UK's most recognisable and market leading FMCG food manufacturers requires an experienced Accounts Payable Assistant to join their Hertfordshire &amp; London teams.</strong></p><p>The primary role of the Accounts Payable Assistant is to ensure that all purchase invoices are processed a timely manner and that the invoices are paid to agreed payment terms. This role naturally involves problem solving and finding ways to improve processes.</p><p>The main responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:</p><ul><li>Resolve queries between Purchase Orders and supplier invoices by following the clarification process in SAP, and by contacting colleagues/suppliers.</li><li>Communicate with suppliers regarding problems with invoices</li><li>Communicate with internal colleagues regarding POs</li><li>Ensure that invoices in query are followed up and that the number of outstanding invoices is minimised.</li><li>Ensure overhead invoices and other invoices with no PO are correctly coded and approved in a timely manner.</li><li>Ensure supplier invoices are correct (VAT number, addressed to correct company etc).</li><li>Look for new ways of processing invoices to shorten the time to process.</li><li>Ensure the top 100 suppliers send a statement on a regular basis (minimum monthly)</li><li>Reconcile statements to supplier accounts on SAP, requesting copies of missing invoices/credit notes and follow up on action points.</li><li>Efficient process and filing to enable presentation to Auditors at year end.</li><li>Perform weekly payment run, ensuring that all payments to be approved by Financial Controller are correct</li><li>Ensure that suppliers are kept up to date, and any queries from suppliers are answered in a timely fashion.</li><li>Work with colleagues in the factory site on projects to improve processes and efficiency, for example the returns to supplier process, the goods in process...</li><li>Generate Payment Statistics report to review with Financial Accountant/Controller before submission to National Statistics.</li></ul><p>The ideal candidate:</p><ul><li>2 years' experience in Accounts Payable in a Commercial Business</li><li>Experience in Food, FMCG or Retail an advantage</li></ul><p>Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/cmljY2kuZ293bGFuZC43NzA1MS40MzlAaGFuZGxlLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif" rel="no-follow" />