Accounts Administrator
London
An international freight forward shipping company based in West Drayton is looking for an Accounts Administrator to join their office.The Accounts Administrator will be responsible for ensuring that the accounting functions of the purchase ledger are performed in an effective manner in line with the company’s directives and to produce reports as required as well as carrying out month/year end processes in a timely and accurate way. TYPE: Permanent, Full time WORKING HOURS: 9:00-17:30 from Monday to Friday SALARY : £26k LOCATION: West Drayton, UK (Office based) ACCOUNTS ADMINISTRATOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
Accounts Payable
Manage the full cycle of accounts payable processes including invoice processing, payment processing, and reconciliation
Verify, code, and enter invoices into SAP accurately and in a timely manner
Communicate effectively with vendors and internal departments to resolve any billing discrepancies or issues
Conduct regular audits of accounts payable data to ensure accuracy and compliance with company policies and procedures
Collaborate with the finance team to support month-end and year-end closing activities
Assist in recording accruals and prepayments based on expected expenses
Maintain Creditor/Vendor database in in-house system
Monitor all department purchasing processes and advise Finance Manager when performance is not according to agreed procedures
Assist with preparation of quarterly VAT return
General Accounts Administration
Maintain a filing of Spending application forms after MD’s approvals
Complete monthly BS reconciliation for all BS accounts
Other ad hoc duties including providing reports, analysing data, monthly reporting, and support to various departments
Other
Perform general administrative tasks such as answering phone calls, responding to emails, and managing calendars
Assist Finance Manager on facility maintenance including IT facility
Assist on any ad-hoc tasks as required
ACCOUNTS ADMINISTRATOR IDEAL CANDIDATE
Accounting Experience
Relevant qualifications or qualifications by experience
Business level of English
PC skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SAP)
Ability to communicate effectively
Strong attention to detail
Self-motivated, so can operate independently with minimum daily direction
** All applicants for the Accounts Administrator must have the right to work in the UK as the Company is not able to offer visa support.
If your application is successful, you will be contacted within two business days.
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