ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CLERK

Our prestigious Norwich based client, (part of a cluster of internationally renowned research organisations), are currently recruiting for an Accounts Payable Clerk to join their team.
This is working on a 9 month contract basis, working 37 hours per week.

KEY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• 5 GCSEs grades A-C including Maths and English or any equivalent qualification
• Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office 365
• Experience of working in a multi company environment
• Significant experience of processing invoices and expenses
• Recent experience working in a finance team in an accounts payable role
• Good communication skills both written and verbal
• Excellent organisational skills to manage own workload
• Good interpersonal skills, with the ability to work well as part of a team
• Ability to work with precision and accuracy
• Able to present a positive image of self and the Partnership, promoting both the international reputation and public engagement aims of the Partnership
• Promotes equality and values diversity
  Main Purpose The role of the Accounts Payable Clerk is to process transactions as of the Job accurately and effectively as possible.

This includes:

• Entering invoices onto computer systems
• Matching invoices to purchase orders and querying variances
• Checking invoices for accuracy, VAT treatment and payment terms
• Processing expense claims via an online system
• Obtaining valid internal authorisation for transactions
• Monitoring finance inbox queries and invoice printing
• Ensuring invoices are correctly coded in the general ledger
• Arranging payment of foreign currency invoices
• Collecting, distributing and scanning post
• Creating new standing data e.g. supplier accounts
• Updating records of standing data
• Routine accounting controls
• Extracting information from ledgers
• Processing payment runs
• Answering queries from suppliers, customers, budget holders and auditors
• Regular interaction across all levels in finance and purchasing.
• Dealing with all individuals in all institutes with regards to payment of invoices.

DESIRABLE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS A& EXPERIENCE

• Knowledge of Great Plains software package (desirable)
• AAT Level 2 certificate in accounting or an equivalent (desirable)
• Knowledge of online expense systems
• Knowledge and understanding of VAT
• Previous experience of working for a charity
  Todd Hayes Ltd is an equal opportunities employer. Due to the large number of applications, we receive I’m afraid we are unable to respond to everyone individually however your details will remain on file should another suitable opportunity become available moving forward.
  If we can take your application further, we will of course be in touch.
  Todd Hayes is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
  Todd Hayes Ltd

Please refer the Job description for details