Accounts Payable Clerk

At the Insta Group we are recognised nationally for our experience, technical knowledge, and expertise in the exciting energy efficiency sector. We are proud and committed to investing in our greatest asset, our people, and the Insta values have been developed to underpin an open and tolerant culture where our people can thrive and succeed.

We are looking for a Purchasing /Receiving Officer with responsibility for the Accounts Payable/ Purchase Ledger administration.

**What we offer**:

- Excellent salary up to £30,000 per annum (depending on experience)
- Annual performance bonus of 12%
- Up to 6% pension contribution
- 25 days leave, plus bank holidays, increasing to 28 days after 5 years’ service,
- Electric car salary sacrifice scheme
- People Value employee perks scheme
- £600 annual personal development budget
- £500 referral program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Newly refurbished modern offices with break out and café areas
- Ample free parking
- Regular staff events

**As the Accounts Payable Clerk, your key responsibilities will include**:

- Responsibility for purchase ledger administration across the business
- Manage the AP inbox
- Coding, checking, uploading, posting and matching of invoices
- Manage a range of supplier accounts including regular statement reconciliations
- Successful query resolution with internal departments and external suppliers
- Effective monitoring of the PO system
- Reconciliation of the AP ledgers across several entities
- Processing of internal company expense claims
- Processing payments
- Accounts payable and payments reporting
- Ad hoc support to the Financial Accountant & Group Financial Controller

**What success looks like in this role**:

- Accurate AP processing
- Timely supplier reconciliation processes and payments
- Successful working relationships with suppliers to resolve queries
- Driving improvement and efficiency initiatives of internal processes
- Developing strong working relationships across the whole business at every level

**This job will be for you if**:

- **You communicate clearly**. You can explain anything to anyone, and you are comfortable communicating in writing and on the phone.
- **Enjoy being part of a team**. You enjoy being well-organised and self-sufficient, but you can bring everyone along with you. You will have strong interpersonal and teamwork skills, with the ability to work with colleagues at all levels including non-finance members of staff.
- **You have the ability to explain complex financial information clearly.**
- **You think outside the box**. You like learning new things, and you can learn quickly. When a challenge arises, you are creative with the solution.
- **You are tenacious**. You have the professional enthusiasm to deliver your goals. You don’t give up and enjoy a challenge.
- **A lively and enquiring mind**. You have a logical approach to work, combined with analytical and problem-solving skills
- **Organisational skills** with the ability to work under pressure and to deadlines

**Core skills & experience we are looking for**:

- Highly motivated, proactive and resourceful
- Strong communicator, capable of influencing internal and external parties
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- High level of numeracy & attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple deliverables and capable of working on own initiative, as an individual and part of the team
- Skilled use of Excel, with knowledge of other MS Office packages
- Proficient use of accounting software packages (Microsoft Dynamics NAV would be an advantage)

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: Up to £30,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- Gym membership
- On-site parking
- Referral programme

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends

Supplemental pay types:

- Yearly bonus

Work Location: One location