Overview
Accounts Payable Controller Jobs in Wakefield, UK at Reed
Accounts Payable Coordinator Annual Salary: £32-36k, with up to £1.5k bonus
Location:
Cramlington Job Type: Full-time, Perm My client is seeking an experienced and proactive Accounts Payable Coordinator to take ownership of their purchase ledger function. This key role involves ensuring invoices are processed accurately and on time, driving improvements in our accounts payable processes, and building strong relationships across the business to ensure both suppliers and internal stakeholders receive excellent service. Day-to-day of the role:
Take ownership of the end-to-end accounts payable process. Process purchase invoices/credits accurately and timely. Match invoices to purchase orders, goods received notes, and supplier statements, investigating and resolving discrepancies. Resolve invoice discrepancies with suppliers and internal departments. Reconcile supplier statements and investigate outstanding balances. Manage supplier queries professionally and promptly. Register new suppliers and maintain associated accounts. Review and improve accounts payable processes to increase efficiency and accuracy.
Identify recurring issues and implement practical solutions, monitor workflow, and deal with bottlenecks. Work closely with operational teams to ensure invoices are approved promptly by building effective relations and reinforcing accountability across departments. Prepare bi-weekly BACS payment runs and bank payments to foreign suppliers. Maintain accurate records of invoices, approvals, payments, and correspondence for audit and compliance purposes. Provide cover for the preparation of daily bank reconciliations.
Ensure VAT is correctly identified, coded, and processed in line with finance procedures. Process expenses and Barclaycard transactions. Support month-end through preparing accruals information. Assist with ad hoc finance administration and reporting. Required Skills &
Qualifications:
Minimum 5 years’ experience in Accounts Payable or Purchase Ledger with a strong understanding of the end-to-end accounts payable process. IT Literate – Competent in Microsoft Office with good Excel skills. Experience in Microsoft Business Central would be beneficial. Strong attention to detail and accuracy when processing financial information. Good organisational skills with the ability to manage workload, meet deadlines, and prioritise tasks.
Good numeracy skills and a practical understanding of finance administration processes. Problem-solving skills and the ability to investigate and resolve invoice or payment queries. Experience in improving processes. Discretion and professionalism when handling confidential financial information. An awareness of CIS rules. AAT NVQ level 2 qualification.
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Title: Accounts Payable Controller
Company: Reed
Location: Wakefield, UK
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