AR/AP Clerk

Vacancy Title : AR/AP Clerk

Vacancy Location: Ellesmere Port

Engagement Type: Full-Time; Temporary (3-6 months)

Your Company

Survitec are the world’s largest survival technology provider. For over 166 years, we have been protecting lives in the air, on land and at sea, through the design, manufacture, and servicing of Survival Technology.

Today, we are a global community of 3,000 professionals with presence in 96 countries partnering with our customers to provide innovative solutions that reduce risk and help keep you safe.

That is why the world's leading maritime, defence & government, energy and aerospace organisations trust us when it matters most and why we have been awarded the Gold Award by the UK Defence Employer Recognition Scheme

Your New Role

We are seeking a meticulous and proactive Accounts Payable and Receivable Specialist to join our finance team. The successful candidate will be responsible for processing vendor payments, managing supplier and customer accounts, resolving disputes, and maintaining accurate records in accordance with Survitec’s standards and regulatory requirements.

What You Can Expect from the Role

Key Responsibilities and accountabilities:

· Vendor Payment Processing : Check, code, and process vendor requests for payment according to standard procedures. Address and resolve any invoice queries prior to payment.

· Record Maintenance: Maintain files and records for a high number of suppliers, ensuring compliance with process and data standards. Complete and submit standard reports as per the reporting schedule.

· Vendor Communication: Address and respond to vendor queries using standard office software. Produce accurate and professionally formatted communications, including letters, emails, memoranda, and routine reports.

· Reconciliation: Run routine reports and perform necessary reconciliation activities in line with standard processes.

· Regulatory Compliance: Follow mandatory procedures to ensure work quality and adherence to external regulatory codes and internal codes of conduct.

· Dispute Management : Manage and resolve supplier disputes and queries. Perform credit check activities according to Survitec’s credit process, recording outcomes accurately and promptly.

· Customer Accounts : Manage and resolve customer disputes to ensure timely and full invoice payments. Locate and monitor overdue accounts using automated systems and persuade customers to pay amounts due. Arrange debt repayment schedules and agree on credit term extensions within authority levels, escalating as needed.

· Record Keeping : Record information about customers’ financial status and collection efforts. Sort, file, and handle correspondence, write reports, maintain system data, and ensure safe and proper handling of documents.

· Customer Support : Identify and address customer questions regarding account issues, advising on necessary actions and strategies for debt repayment.

· Process Improvement : Continuously seek ways to improve processes, taking on new opportunities and challenges with high energy and enthusiasm. Build partnerships and work collaboratively with others to achieve shared objectives.

· Communication: Develop and deliver clear and effective communications tailored to different audiences.

· Data Management : Accurately input credit and collections information into company systems, maintaining all appropriate standards.

The Experience, Qualifications and Skills You Will Have

Essential Criteria:

·Proven experience in accounts payable and receivable or a similar role.

·Strong knowledge of standard office software and financial systems.

·Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

·Ability to handle a high volume of transactions and manage multiple tasks efficiently.

·Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

·Commitment to continuous improvement and professional development.

·Ability to work collaboratively and build strong relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.

Why You Should Work for Us

·33 days of holiday entitlement

·Hybrid working policy in place.

·Additional day off to celebrate your birthday.

·Company Anniversary Holiday Benefit

·Gift card vouchers upon reaching 5 years of service.

·Excellent enhanced maternity & paternity package

·Cycle to Work Scheme.

·Life Assurance coverage up to 4 times your salary.

·Pension Scheme.

·Training & Professional Development.

·Employee Assistance Programme.

·Workplace Reward & Recognition scheme