Accounts Payable Specialist – Wilmslow, Alderley Edge, Cheadle Hulme, Macclesfield, Stockport area
The company
This company specializes in comprehensive office solutions designed to optimize workflow, enhance workforce productivity, and improve workspace environments. Their services encompass a wide range of areas, including document management, managed print services, audio-visual technology, cloud and data storage solutions, and business communication systems.
The company operates across the UK with strategically located branches, ensuring personalized support and swift service to clients nationwide. Their regional presence allows them to deliver top-notch print, IT, and office management solutions tailored to local business needs.
The Role
They are now seeking a detail-oriented and organized Accounts Payable Specialist to join their finance team. The successful candidate will report into the Finance Director and will be responsible for managing purchase invoices, processing payments, reconciling statements, and handling supplier queries. Additionally, this role involves supporting general sales ledger processes and providing administrative assistance to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.
Key Responsibilities:
Accounts Payable:
- Process purchase invoices into DocuWare, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies.
- Follow up on authorizations for invoices to ensure timely processing.
- Input invoices into the 2serv system and post ad-hoc invoices into Sage.
- Perform supplier statement reconciliations to ensure accounts are accurate and up to date.
- Manage supplier payments, including scheduling and processing payments in a timely manner.
- Address and resolve supplier queries efficiently.
Sales Ledger Processes:
- Assist with general sales ledger tasks, ensuring accuracy in recording and reconciling transactions.
Accounts Administration:
- Answer telephone calls and handle customer queries professionally.
- Provide administrative support to the accounts team, ensuring seamless operations.
Qualifications & Skills Required:
- Proven experience in an Accounts Payable or similar administrative role is preferred.
- Proficiency in accounting systems such as Sage or similar is preferred.
- Experience using Docuware preferred, but not essential.
- Strong organizational skills with a keen eye for detail.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to manage supplier and customer relationships.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Eager to enhance their education with the opportunity to take part in company educational programmes
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
What We Offer:
- £24,500-28,000 d.o.e+ bonus plan and benefits package.
- Supportive and collaborative work environment.
- Opportunities for professional development.
- Onsite parking