Accounts Payable

Posted 22 July 2024
Salary Up to £30000.00 per annum
LocationGosport
Job type Permanent
Discipline Accountancy and Finance
ReferenceBBBH201078_1721664566
Contact NameAlex Rainbird

Job description

My client, a market leader in their industry are currently recruiting for a permanent accounts payable.

This is a brilliant opportunity reporting straight into the Group Financial Controller joining this rapidly growing business.

Hours - 8:00-16:00 / 9:00 - 17:00 - Monday to Friday

Hybrid working - 2 to 3 days week in the office -

Car park on site!

The role will be responsible for the following:

  • Evaluate, provide guidance, organise, and handle staff orders to ensure consumables reach the labs promptly. Actively address outstanding orders and anomalies.
  • Maintain an accurate and up-to-date purchasing ledger in Microsoft Dynamics Business Central on a daily basis.
  • Reconcile supplier statements for critical accounts.
  • Prepare the weekly BACS payment list for approval by the management accountant.
  • Provide guidance and supervision to staff, supporting their training in the purchasing department using MD365 Business Central.
  • Lead efforts to automate purchasing using MD365 Business Central.Train lab managers to create purchase requests within the system and implement Continia for automated document handling.
  • Verify that delivery notes align with received goods and invoices are accurately matched for accounting purposes.
  • Address account-related inquiries and collaborate with the Finance Manager as needed.
  • Manage the list of approved suppliers.
  • Contribute to the development of internal control policies and procedures.
  • Regularly update the Financial Controller (or CEO, if absent) on work progress, including any potential delays.
  • Provide training support to staff in their respective sections as needed.
  • Adhere to Group policies and procedures.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for purchasing-related inquiries during the annual audit.
  • Execute tasks as instructed by the Business Manager, Laboratory Manager, or Section Head to the best of your ability.

The ideal candidate will have/be:

  • Prior work history in a dynamic and rapidly expanding company.
  • Desired expertise in overseeing procurement across multiple locations, including handling intercompany transactions.
  • Preference for candidates with AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians) training.
  • Excellent interpersonal abilities and the capacity to collaborate effectively with laboratory managers.
  • Consistent and reliable employment track record.
  • High-level proficiency in using Microsoft Excel.
  • Robust understanding of IT systems and data management.
  • Proficiency in improving systems and reporting, with a preference for familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics Business Central.
  • Business-savvy and naturally curious about industry trends.

If you're interested & suitable please apply below!