Accounts Payable Officer

Company Description

United Living Group is a business that’s really going places. We are a private equity-backed company with growth aspirations which will see our turnover hit £1 billion within the next 5 years. Our entrepreneurial spirit, tenacity and appetite to make a positive difference to the communities we serve make us one of the most exciting places to work in the built environment. Owing to our ongoing expansion, we are currently recruiting an Accounts Payable Officer to join our Office based in Widnes.

Job Description

With responsibility for processing suppliers’ invoices to the Accounts Payable (AP) system, your role as Accounts Payable Officer will ensure that the relevant documentation is accurate to internal control procedures and complete to enable timely payment to Creditors. You will Ensure payments are prepared in an accurate, professional and timely manner and any without correct VAT, supporting documentation or matched deliveries are rejected.

This will involve:

· The authorisation of invoices

· The reconciliation of supplier statements

· Dealing efficiently with supplier enquiries by telephone or other communication

· Shared responsibility for the filing of documents held within purchase ledgers

The successful applicant to the role of Accounts Payable Officer will be a friendly and proactive team player who will complement our existing Finance team. You will have an excellent eye for detail and the ability to work accurately and efficiently, in addition to the following:

· Processing of Invoices.

· Registering supplier invoices via Continia (OCR system).

· Matching Invoices to a valid Purchase Order (PO) and Goods Received note (GRN) – 3 way matching.

· Resolving Price Queries with Buyers.

· Resolving Receipt and Proof of delivery issues with Site Managers.

· Assist with raising of weekly payment runs.

· Monthly Reconciliation of Supplier statements to include liaising with suppliers to resolve issues.

· Resolving debit balances on Vendor accounts.

· Deal efficiently with Supplier enquiries by telephone or other communication.

· Shared responsibility to clear down inboxes.

· Shared responsibility for the filing of documents held within purchase ledgers.

This is a great role for a competent finance professional to join a high-performing team, where you will be supported to further develop your skills and receive a competitive salary and package. If you meet the criteria above, please apply today for immediate interview.

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

Monday to FridayAbility to commute/relocate:

Widnes, Cheshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)Experience:

purchase ledger: 1 year (preferred)
Accounts payable: 1 year (preferred)Work Location: In person