Senior Accounts Payable Officer
We are seeking a highly organised and experienced Senior Accounts Payable Officer to take ownership of our clients Accounts Payable function and support the wider finance team in a fast-paced environment. This is a permanent, full-time position reporting to the Finance Manager.
The Role
The core responsibility of the Senior Accounts Payable Officer is to manage the full Accounts Payable cycle. This role requires a strong understanding of financial processes, accounting principles, and Accounts Payable functions.
Key Responsibilities Include:
* Accounts Payable Management: Taking ownership of the full Accounts Payable cycle, ensuring accurate invoice processing, timely payments, and complete documentation, as well as maintaining accurate records.
* Purchase Order Maintenance: Overseeing the creation, maintenance, and tracking of purchase orders and ensuring they are matched to corresponding invoices.
* Reconciliations: Performing monthly reconciliations of overhead costs and regular reconciliations of company credit card transactions.
* Debtor Invoicing: Preparing and issuing debtor invoices accurately and on time.
* Credit Management: Reviewing and assessing credit applications for new clients and suppliers, and supporting the management of organisational credit policies.
* Cash Flow Support: Supporting cash flow forecasting for overhead projects.
* Other Duties: Assisting the Finance Manager with ad hoc reconciliations, financial analysis, reporting, and other finance-related tasks.
Essential requirements for success in this role:
* Minimum of 5 years of proven experience in a similar finance/Accounts Payable role within a fast-paced, confidential environment.
* Strong understanding of financial processes, accounting principles, and Accounts Payable functions.
* Experience with Cheops software is highly desirable.
* Strong proficiency in financial systems, accounting software, and Microsoft Office applications (particularly Excel) for data analysis, reconciliations, and reporting.
* Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
* Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.
* Strong organisational and time management abilities, with the capacity to manage multiple priorities effectively.
They can provide a great work environment and are seeking someone energetic and confident in their skills to join the team.
If you are interested in applying for the role, please click the appropriate link. For further information or to answer any questions, please contact Fiona Bremner at or
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