Accounts Payable Clerk

Company profile: A leading manufacturer of consumer packaging, encompassing both cartons and flexibles are looking to recruit a Accounts Payable Clerk in Leeds to join their team. Title: Accounts Payable Clerk Role and Responsibilities: To ensure efficient, accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices and credit notes. Ensure any issues/queries are resolved in a timely manner with other departments and the suppliers. Reconciling all supplier statements on a monthly basis. Maintaining the Excel-based Goods received not invoiced and other related reports. Purchase Ledger Printing, Logging invoices/credit notes and matching in line with company procedures, and in a timely manner. Maintaining the Accounts payable mailbox. Daily maintenance of the manual Excel GRNI spreadsheet (downloaded from Vision) ensuring it is accurate and complete by updating receipts matched to invoices/credits, paid for stock receipts etc. Ensure the 3-way match is performed on all invoices and credit notes, ensuring documents retained and filed Reconciling accounts to supplier statements, resolving any issues found Answering queries from suppliers and other departments about accounts payable related queries/questions Actively chase approvals for timely payment of invoices. Support with audit enquiries Provide cover for Purchase ledger administrator Processing bank payments for both BACS and manual payments. Other ad hoc duties and reporting Month End Accountability Perform accurate and complete month end cut off on Invoices logged, GRNI, Paid for stock (PFS) list, advance invoices and provide files to Accountant for month end accruals in accordance with month end deadlines Communication / Information Build and maintain effective supplier relations. General To provide support and cover for others in the department when required Systems / Development Contribute fully to the ongoing system and process improvements. Skills and experience: High standard of numeracy and literacy Good Excel skills with ability to interrogate spreadsheets Proven experience in purchase ledger processes and procedures Experience with ERP and manual accounting systems Ability to work under strict deadlines and targets Collating reports using monthly data Excellent communication skills essential, ability to understand clear written and verbal instructions. Self-motivated Good understanding of procedures and processes. Highly responsible, reliable and flexible with a strong work ethic Quality and safety conscious Punctual, presentable and with good attendance# Core Values Integrity - Acts with honesty in actions and in communicating with others. Leads by example. Keeps promises, meets commitments and takes pride in work. Respects policies and lives up to the trust others place in them. Relationships - Has a positive attitude. Communicates in an open and direct manner. Considers the needs of others before taking action. Uses differences as an opportunity to explore new ideas, increase understanding and combine strengths. Accountability - Takes personal responsibility for doing the job to the best of their ability. Acts with initiative, learns from experiences, shares knowledge and strives to continually improve performance. Is dependable and can be counted on to deliver results. Looks out for the safety of others. Effectively utilizes resources. Teamwork - Shares goals and works with others to achieve them. Encourages others to be involved and supports their ideas. Helps others without being asked. Reaches across departments and Business Units to increase knowledge and gain experience. Celebrates success. Respect - Values the unique skills and abilities of others. Actively listens to other employee's ideas and honours diverse opinions. Appreciates everyone's contributions and recognizes accomplishments. Shows common courtesy to others and customers. Actively works to maintain an environment that is open, honest, supportive and fulfilling. Performance Indicators Attendance Timekeeping Attitude Team player Quality / Attention to Detail Salary: £23,000 (Part time position 30 hours)