About the Company:

My client is a global media group who offer advertising, public relations, Branding and identify and marketing services.

About the Role:

The purpose of the Accounts Payable Officer role is to provide a high level of effective and efficient Accounts Payable (AP) services for businesses within a shared service centre environment. The role requires a high level of accuracy and attention to detail to ensure payments and query resolutions are consistently delivered to a high standard.

Accounts Payable

• Perform AP related duties for processing supplier invoices, employee related expense claims and third-party payments;
• Respond to supplier account queries and resolve any invoice discrepancies in a professional manner;
• Deliver a high standard of customer service to businesses and customers;
• Manage payment of suppliers in accordance with payment terms;
• Prepare electronic funds transfers;
• Produce monthly AP reconciliation reports and ensure these reconcile to supplier statements if required;
• Assist with month end closing reports and reconciliations;
• Regularly monitor the completeness and accuracy of supplier records and master files.

Team Membership

• Demonstrate and encourage a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration
• Attend team and other meetings
• Demonstrate the behaviours expected from the team and customers
• Provide strong emphasis on providing 'needs based' customer service
• Escalate matters to management as appropriate

About You:

• 2+ years' experience in the Accounts Payable field
• Strong people interaction and relationship building skills
• Sound data entry and administration experience
• Advanced MS Office skills, with high degree of confidence in MS Excel
• Experience using financial systems including Dynamics or Maconomy essential
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Well organised with the ability to prioritise workloads
• Ability to work well with others; a desire to be part of a team
• Effective organisation skills with the ability to prioritise
• Flexible and adaptable attitude amidst an environment of constant change
• Ability and experience in working with and meeting key performance targets
• Working knowledge of AP principles, practices and regulations
• Strong attention to detail