Accounts Payable Clerk

Our client is a well-known global event company who are known for their impressive, innovative live events.

The Role:

They are currently recruiting for an Accounts Payable Clerk, who can be responsible for managing the Group Accounts processes. Reporting to the Finance Controller and have high levels of business partnering across all the Group companies.

What you’ll be doing:

• Entering purchase invoices in an accurate and timely manner, in accordance with UK and EU sales tax rules.
• Leading the internal purchase order approval process for supplier invoices
• Managing the supplier payment process to ensure that suppliers are paid on time
• Maintain an accurate Purchase ledger and ensure Supplier reconciliations are up to date
• Being the main point of contact for any internal or external accounts payable queries
• Maintain an organized filing system and ensure documentation is readily available for both Internal and External Audit.
• Provide ad-hoc general accounting assistance to the Financial controller and Finance team.  

Ker Requirements:

• Minimum 1 years working in an Accounts payable role – preferably within the events industry or similar
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel (Basic formula, Sumifs, Vlookups)
• Experience using Microsoft office
• Experience with Sage Accounting software, preferably Sage 50 accounts
• Experience with Bank reconciliations, and Supplier reconciliations
• Demonstrate experience of developing a streamlined Accounts Payable process
• Strong verbal and written communication skills