Accounts Payable Executive

Company Description

MSS International is a global industry leader in the supply of products and services to support the Energy Transition. For over 50 years, MSS International has provided innovative, value-added solutions and services, ensuring flawless start-ups and efficient operation of our customers' electrical installations. MSS International operates world-class facilities to consistently meet and exceed our customers' expectations.

MSS International solutions portfolio consists of:

• Electrical Transmission & Distribution Components
• Electrical Transmission & Distribution Assemblies
• Power Storage Units and on/off Grid Components
• DC Busbars Systems and DC Switches
• Global sourcing and supply of Materials for Electrical Equipment

These solutions & services are used in many end-user applications such as: Energy and Green Energy Generation, Electrical Transmission and Distribution, Data Centres, Communication, Base Metal Refining, Chlorine and Green Hydrogen Production.

Established more than 50 years ago, MSS International operates significant

manufacturing and distribution operations in India, Poland, France, Germany, the UK, and the USA, with sales and customer support in Germany, India, Japan, Chile, Poland, Thailand, the UK, and the USA. MSS International serves customers in over 30 countries and employs approximately 1000 people.

MSS Internationals' mission is to be recognised as the preferred partner in advancing the electrification of the world for a sustainable future. MSS International is making a positive impact to our customers, stakeholders, and communities by serving as a role model for the global energy transition and promoting a responsible and sustainable environment.

Role Description:

We're looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Accounts Payable Executive to join our Distribution Team at MSS International. In this role, you'll manage all aspects of the company's accounts payable function within the Distribution division, ensuring supplier invoices, employee expenses, and other outgoing payments are processed accurately, on time, and in line with company policies.

You'll work closely with suppliers, the Distribution team, and the wider Finance department to reconcile accounts, resolve discrepancies, and support month-end close activities.

The ideal candidate will bring strong attention to detail, excellent reconciliation skills, and confidence using financial systems and Excel. If you're organised, collaborative, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Invoice Processing: Accurately register and process purchase invoices for both UK and international entities.
• Matching & Reconciliation: Match invoices against purchase orders and Goods Received Notes (GRNs), ensuring accuracy, especially with high-value or multi-product invoices.
• Supplier Reconciliation: Reconcile supplier statements at month-end, investigate discrepancies, and ensure all balances are correct.
• Expense Management: Process monthly employee expense claims, verifying that receipts are submitted and properly coded.
• Payment Preparation: Prepare and process weekly, monthly, and ad-hoc supplier and expense payments in line with agreed terms.
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate and up-to-date accounts payable records and documentation.
• Communication: Liaise with suppliers and internal departments to resolve invoice or payment-related issues.
• Month-End Close Support: Assist with accruals, reconciliations, and other tasks to support timely month-end reporting.

Required Skills and
Attributes:

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in processing financial transactions.

• Proven reconciliation skills with the ability to identify and resolve discrepancies.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience using financial/accounting systems.

• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) for liaising with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

• Strong organisational skills to manage multiple tasks, prioritise effectively, and meet deadlines.

• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.

• A proactive, positive, and professional attitude with a commitment to continuous improvement.

• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism in handling sensitive financial data.

Salary range:
£28,000 - £31,000 Full Time/Permanent