Accounts Payable Assistant

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We're recruiting for an Accounts Payable Assistant based at our head office in Union which is central Manchester opposite the town hall. The role is full time, 37.5 hours a week.

Job purpose:

You’ll ensure everything to do with paying suppliers is running smoothly and you’ll be a port of call when things go wrong or the process falls down for colleagues or suppliers.

You’ll be passionate about getting things right first time, really care about the experience we give to our suppliers making sure the right processes are followed to ensure we can provide a great service.

What you’ll be doing:

• Processing high volume invoices & credit notes
• Chasing users for Goods Receipts, information requests & amendments
• Reviewing and reconciling invoices & PO discrepancies
• Dealing with supplier queries relating to outstanding invoices & payments
• Supporting business users with queries relating to Purchase Orders, Invoices & Payments
• Support business users on system/process queries
  
  

What we’re looking for:

• Previous experience of working in a busy accounts payable team with end to end knowledge of accounts payable processes is essential.
• Someone with an eye for detail & the desire to work in a fast paced environment and be able to work independently.

A great team player who is willing to help and support their colleagues

Strong communication and cross departmental collaboration skills

Previous experience of using Microsoft Office tools - Excel and Word

We really believe that if you’re brilliant to work with, you deserve brilliant things in return:

• 28 days holiday plus you get your Birthday off work - and if that’s not enough you can also buy & sell holidays too
• 24 hours a year volunteer time - there are endless opportunities for you to get involved in supporting the causes that matter most to you
• Sabbatical of up to 12 months so you can take a career break after five years with us
• Healthcare cash plan for all colleagues, so you can claim back medical expenses like optical, dentist & physiotherapy. We also offer free private healthcare cover on an opt in basis too
• Life assurance cover for all colleagues
• Up to 8% matched pension scheme
• Discounts & cashback at leading retailers
• Enhanced maternity / shared parental leave - 26 weeks fully paid leave
• Interest free loans to pursue your passions and apply for up to £2000 towards learning a new skill
  
  

In addition to what to expect within the role and your benefits, it’s good to know that you’ll be working for a business that gives back - The Oglesby Charitable Trust has donated more than £30m since it started out in 2001. Supporting charities across Arts and Culture, Education, Environment, Medical Research and Social & Health Inequality.

We’ll do our best to get back to you within a week of your application, however if it has been longer than this please feel free to email talent@bruntwood.co.uk for an update.