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Job description

River House, Coleraine. We are seeking to appoint an Accounts Payable Clerk to join our finance team. Based at our office in Coleraine. The successful applicant will support the accounts function to provide a high level of service within the business and achieve an efficient and accurate service function within the finance department.

Responsibilities

• Assist in verifying and processing invoices, credit notes, and statements in line with established procedures
• Confirmation of subcontractor waste rounds and reconciliation to invoice
• Help identify and resolve invoice and statement queries, escalating issues where necessary.
• Help maintain up-to-date and accurate purchase ledger account reconciliations.
• Assist with month end duties including payment of suppliers.
• Provide a high level of service support both internally and externally.
• Liaise with suppliers and other departments to resolve any invoice / purchase order queries
• Support with all internal and external audits.
• Support the Finance Team with additional ad-hoc duties.
• The above is not intended to be an exhaustive list and you will be expected to comply with any reasonable request or duties directed by management.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• GCSE Maths and English Grade C or above (or Equivalent qualification).
• 2 years previous experience in an accounts payable role or similar finance position.
• Experience in reconciliation processes, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial records.
• Knowledge/ability to operate business’ financial systems.
• Competent in IT i.e. Microsoft office, and in particular, experience with Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Can operate within the relevant financial guidelines and legislation and understand risk to the business of non-compliance.
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a wider team.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Ability to prioritise workload.
• Strong communication skills.

Desirable Skills

• Relevant experience of Sage 200 accounts
• Relevant experience of Waste management system
• NVQ Level 3 (or Equivalent) in a Finance or Accounting related subject
• ATI qualified or part qualified