Accounts Payable Advisor

Base location: Reading with the option of hybrid working

Salary: to £32k depending on experience

Working Pattern: Permanent Full time with the option of hybrid working

What is the role?

The Accounts Payable Advisor will be responsible for the timely processing and payment of invoices and other AP payment requests in the Workday ERP, including but not limited to:

• Invoice verification and validation (including exception handling)
• Supplier Statement Reconciliations
• Query Resolution
• Maintaining individual supplier accounts, ensuring credit balances are actioned

Key Accountabilities

• Manually processing invoices from receipt to payment
• Investigating and managing invoice discrepancies through to resolution
• Responsible for escalation of payment issues internally where required
• Maintenance of Supplier changes including Bank details
• Adhere to compliance with external regulatory and other reporting (where applicable)
• Follow Standing Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and internal controls
• Own and maintain Standing Operating Procedures (SOP’s)
• Responsible for delivering against set targets that contribute to the wider Service Level Agreements
• Provide excellent customer service for query resolution
• Support the AP Management and wider Fin Op’s Team, actively seeking ways of improving process efficiency
• If required, be prepared to deputise for the Accounts Payable Team Manager
• Adhere to Company policies and procedures in according with company compliance

Knowledge, SKILLS, and Experience

• Previous experience working within a complex and challenging Accounts Payable/Finance function
• An awareness of principles, practices, regulations, and procedures relating to Accounts Payable
• Excellent customer service skills
• Able to contribute positively to the overall direction of the Accounts Payable function

Essential Functional / Technical Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Numerate & problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize
• Excellent organisational & time management skills
• Risk awareness and ability to mitigate risk
• Proficient in all MS Office tools, particularly Excel
• Familiarity with Finance IT and Payment systems (Preferred Workday experience – but not essential)

Personal Attributes / Competencies

• Enthusiastic, self-motivated and flexible attitude to working within an environment subject to change
• Ability to deliver high quality work at pace

Next Steps

All applications should be submitted online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome. Should you need any further assistance please contact careers@neosnetworks.com