Accounts Payable Assistant

Accounts Payable Assistant

Preston (Hybrid 3 days in the office per week)

£18.50 an hour Umbrella Inside IR35

12 Month Contract initially.

This is a great opportunity to work within one of the UK's leading Defence organisations based In Preston.

To carry out all Accounts Payable processing activities within defined procedures and processes with the initiative for decision making. To provide support to the team in continuing to develop and work towards a benchmark service outlined by the business.

Experience of working in a fast pace shared service environment / Finance function performing a range of Accounts Payable activities with the ability to demonstrate a basic understanding of the Purchase to Pay process (P2P).

Experience required:-

• An understanding of P2P processes
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to actively listen to others and relay information clearly
• The ability to build effective relationships with suppliers and creditors
• Strong organisational skills- typically handling high volumes of invoices
• The ability to work well in a team and collaborate with others
• Strive to deliver excellent customer service both individually and as part of a team
• Accurate keyboard skills
• IT literacy, including knowledge of Microsoft applications and other ERP systems
• Demonstrate an awareness and understanding of the following:-
  • Code of Conduct
  • Knowledge, skills and competencies framework
  • Behavioural competencies
  • Financial Controls Framework
  • Operational Framework
  • Customer service

Desirable:

• AAT Qualification or similar

For more information please contact Lauren Morley at JAM Recruitment or click apply.