Ap Specialist

We have a fantastic opportunity for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a multimillion pound, award winning FMCG organisation on a 6 month fixed term contract, based in Southall.

As the Accounts Payable Specialist you will be responsible for managing payables for a designated accounts payable portfolio, proactively contributing to a continuous development of a balanced customer and cost focused culture.

**Responsibilities**:

- Processing a large volume of invoices on the ledger
- Raising purchase orders
- Process and manage Credit claims
- Managing a large volume of supplier invoice queries.
- Filling and scanning invoices
- Ensuring that business workflow is up to date, controlled and communicated across the business
- Monthly Creditors reconciliations
- Timely research and resolution of disputed items
- Responsible for preparing regular vendor payment runs
- Cross functional support for other Accounts Receivable & Accounts Payable tasks
- Continuous improvement focus; recommend solutions and assist with implementing
- As part of the finance team the job may include other general accounting duties as appropriate
- Other ad hoc duties/tasks as assigned by the Accounts Payable Supervisor

**Qualifications, skills and experience required**:

- Ability to multi-task and work under pressure to meet tight monthly deadlines
- Excellent attention to detail is required with the ability to follow through and complete all tasks in a professional and efficient manner
- Experience working with SAP would be an advantage
- Proficient in MS Office including excel
- Flexibility with a willingness to support cross functional team
- Experience of working in a control environment
- Excellent communication skills
- Detail oriented with passion for accuracy and closure