Accounts Payable Assistant

We are delighted to be working on behalf of a high end global manufacturing company to help them secure an Accounts Payable Assistant on a permanent and full-time basis.
This is a hybrid role, 2 days office/3 days remote.
Our client has a long history in the engineering and manufacturing industry, using new and innovative techniques to create great products at a high standard of quality.
JOB OVERVIEW
Reporting to the Accounts Payable Manager, you will be instrumental in the end-to-end AP process for their 5 UK based entities and Head Office, including invoice processing, internal and external query resolution, statement reconciliations, new supplier creation and more.
The Accounts Payable Assistant will have a wide range of duties and responsibilities. These will include:
* Daily invoice processing of both raw material purchases and general business expenses (both directly through ERP system and in future through OCR automation).
* Processing of Direct Debit invoices to cleardown with Direct Debit payments.
* Assist in the creation of regular supplier payment runs – ensuring accuracy of payment methods and supplier data.
* Resolution of internal purchasing and external supplier queries.
* Develop and maintain good relationships with colleagues across all departments within the organisation and suppliers.
* Regular statement reconciliations.
* Submitting supplier change requests to the AP Manager.
* Managing the completion of new supplier forms in accordance with the group process for submission and approval by the AP manager.
* Ensuring supplier invoices are processed efficiently with accuracy to adhere to payment terms.
* Appropriate escalation of issues to the relevant internal stakeholders.
PERSON SPECIFIC
* ​Excellent interpersonal skills.
* Tenacity and confidence.
* Act with integrity.
* A team player who leads by example.
* Calm and professional under pressure.
* Excellent organisational skills and high attention to detail.
* Strong work ethic and willing to go the extra mile in time and effort.
* Excellent communication skills at all levels.
KEY SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
* ​Previous experience using OCR Automation software is preferable.
* Delivery of a high-quality customer service to both internal and external stakeholders.
* Ability to actively work on high volume transactional tasks.
* Uses initiative to identify, investigate and solve problems.
* Able to efficiently manage and escalate queries.
* Able to prioritise and meet deadlines.
* Good knowledge of Excel (basic formulas and VLOOKUP)
This vacancy is being advertised by New Resource Group. The services of the New Resource Group are that of an Employment Agency