Accounts Payable Clerk

We are a family business with over 40 years of experience in supporting local contractors, builders, landscapers, and craftsmen, as well as the public with all their plant and tool hire needs. We have ten conveniently located Hire Hubs across the South of England and Scotland with further expansion planned for the year ahead. As a member of our Accounts team, you will work closely with the Accounts Payable Supervisor, and have the following responsibilities:

* Ensure that all purchase invoices are checked and entered on Syrinx &/or Sage.

* Ensure all purchase invoices are entered for month end close

* Update/review the invoice query file ensuring that queries are resolved asap

* Liaise with suppliers on a regular basis

* Place orders within authorised limits for projects, service and stock

* Purchase receipting

* Other general admin duties as required by management

* Assist with answering incoming calls to accounts office as necessary

* Query incorrect purchase invoices where necessary and manage this process

* Check off supplier statements and file in line with Audit procedures

* Be able to handle high transactions – checking and entering on average 60 – 70 invoices per day

* Check off and confirm unconfirmed advice notes at month end to maximise invoice value for the group.

Key Skills/Attributes:

* Previous experience in a role in Accounts Payable

* Ideally solid Sage experience

* Confident, outgoing personality

* Excellent organisation, prioritisation and communication skills with an ability to work under pressure

* Excellent attention to detail

* Able to demonstrate a high level of dedication and self-motivation to the position and to the company and be proactive in approach

* Advanced excel abilities.

Working Hours are Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm