Are you looking for an Accounts Payable role that offers more than just invoice processing? This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established distribution business in Birmingham City Centre during a particularly busy period, where you'll be supporting on key projects that go beyond the basics.
Unlike typical Accounts Payable roles, this position focuses heavily on reviewing and reconciling the purchase centre process. While invoice processing is handled by an external team, your role will centre around checking, reconciling, and ensuring accuracy across entities. You'll gain valuable exposure to inter-company processing, journal postings, and deeper reconciliations - the kind of experience that's rarely available outside of larger organisations. This is a fantastic way to build your skillset and broaden your career in finance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee invoice reviews, ensuring they are accurate, valid, and fall within agreed payment terms
- Keep on top of invoice volumes and ensure backlogs remain within acceptable levels set by management
- Prepare and authorise payments across multiple formats (Bacs, FPS, CHAPs, International, and Intercompany)
- Collaborate with colleagues across the business to resolve invoice queries promptly, escalating where necessary
- Spot and investigate any issues with the pricing or quantity of goods received
- Build and maintain effective working relationships with suppliers, ensuring smooth communication
- Complete supplier statement reconciliations on a monthly basis
- Manage Accounts Payable inboxes, handling queries efficiently and supporting the wider AP team
- Allocate payments correctly, including direct debits and standing orders, and clear any unusual balances on the creditor ledger
- Support the Procurement team with accurate vendor master data and updates where required
- Ensure Goods Received Notes (GRNs) are up to date in the finance system and tidy up records where needed
Candidate Attributes and Skills:
- Previous experience in Accounts Payable or a finance support role
- Strong reconciliation and problem-solving skills
- Confident working with high volumes and complex processes
- Good Excel skills and willingness to learn new systems
- A team player with strong communication skills and the ability to work to deadlines
- Immediately available or available at short notice
Benefits:
- Opportunity to gain exposure to inter-company processing, journal posting, and complex reconciliations
- Experience within a large distribution business offering excellent learning opportunities
- Central Birmingham City Centre location with great transport links
- 6-month contract with the chance to enhance your skillset for future progression
This is a great opportunity to join a well-established distribution business, support them through a busy period, and gain invaluable experience that will strengthen your finance career.
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