Finance - Accounts Payable Representative
- Loughborough, Leicestershire
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Process supplier invoices accurately and efficiently throughout the month
- Must verify all invoices for proper approval and valid General Ledger accounts & cost centres
- Align with all internal control procedures and ensure accurate financial records, particularly in accordance with the Corporate Approval Authority Matrix
- Ensure the accurate treatment of VAT on expense invoices
- Analyse purchases by expense type to ensure accurate coding
- Proactively chasing outstanding actions to ensure invoices are processed and paid according to payment terms
- Reconcile supplier accounts and resolve differences
- Ensure timely escalations brought up by supplier disputes and queries to the Manager
- Identify issues in the day-to-day processes and share findings with Manager
- Raise weekly payment runs for multiple entities and confirm all bank details are correct
- Maintaining the Purchase Order System direct deliveries and ensuring they processed every day
- Use financial AI software to process cash allocation
- Play a vital role in achieving the team's important performance targets, contributing to the overall success of the division.
- You will have previous experience working in an Accounts Payable function
- Good spoken and written communication skills are required to collaborate with various partners, basic English required.
- Proficient user of Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook
- Preferred experience in high volume, multi-entity, multi-currency processing function
- Ability to multi-task and follow (frequently changing) priorities
- Team person attitude, quick learner, flexibility and high adaptability to change
- Positive oriented solution mindset with a ‘can-do’ attitude
- Demonstrate Thermo Fisher Scientific values – Integrity, Intensity, Innovation & Involvement to succeed
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Experience in accounts payable or a similar finance role, demonstrating your ability to handle responsibilities with precision and accuracy.
- Knowledge of invoice processing and financial record-keeping, allowing you to navigate complex financial systems effectively.
- Experience with supplier account reconciliation and dispute resolution, enabling you to maintain strong relationships and resolve issues efficiently.