Accountant - Accounts Payable

1 month ago


Reading, Reading, United Kingdom Orion Group Full time

Role Overview:

We are seeking an Accountant - Accounts Payable to join our client's Finance team. This role involves facilitating the purchase-to-pay process, processing invoices, preparing payment runs, and supporting financial accounting and reporting activities.

Our client is a market leader in renewable energy, from the development, design and construction of large scale solar and BESS installations, to their operation and maintenance and market optimisation of BESS assets across the UK and Northern Europe.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Process and match invoices to purchase orders.
  • Prepare and execute payment runs.
  • Handle expense claims, timesheets, and one-off payments.
  • Reconcile supplier statements and balance sheet accounts.
  • Assist with data analysis, internal controls, and annual audits.
  • Support the AP and Finance Systems Manager and the broader finance team.

Skills & Competencies:

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial accounting systems (e.g., SAP, QuickBooks).
  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
  • High attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure.
  • Team player with a collaborative approach.

Qualifications & Experience:

  • AAT Qualified, ACCA or CIMA Part Qualified, or equivalent experience.
  • Knowledge of financial accounting practices.
  • Experience in a high-volume Accounts Payable role.
  • Familiarity with MS Office tools.

Our role in supporting diversity and inclusion
As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment.



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