Accounts Payable Assistant

K.A.G. Recruitment are looking to recruit an Accounts Payable Assistant to join our client, a progressive and inclusive leader in Feed Manufacturing based in Brackley. This is a fantastic opportunity to be a part of a developing team within the Agricultural sector.

Role: Accounts Payable Assistant
Location: Brackley
Package: £24,000 – £26,000 + 31 days holiday, 5% pension, Life Assurance, Various lifestyle benefits
Hours of work: 08:30 – 17:00 – Monday – Friday – potential to work from home (Hybrid) after fully trained.
Contract: Fixed Term Contract – 12 Months

Purpose of the role:
You will be responsible for the timely processing of invoices; training the accounting system to automatically process supplier invoices to increase touchless processing rates. Resolving outstanding supplier queries and reconciling supplier statements to the ledger.

Duties:

• Timely and accurate processing of invoices, ensuring suppliers are paid within their agreed terms.
• “Training” the Oracle system to automatically process supplier invoices.
• Liaising with requisitioners and suppliers to ensure processes are followed, promoting touchless processing of invoices.
• Resolving supplier and invoice queries
• Reconciling supplier statements to the AP ledger and ensuring any discrepancies are resolved.
• Collection of any post, ensuring it is distributed to the correct departments.

 You will have previous experience of working within a similar role and have the ability to work on your own initiative to prioritise workloads. You will be an excellent communicator who can think outside of the box and have the ability to build effective relationships with both internal and external contacts. Previous experience of Oracle or another ERP system would be advantageous but not essential as full training will be given. You will also have excellent numerical skills, with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Due to Bird Welfare, it is essential that you do not own any Avian Pets, Poultry or Porcine.