Job Description
FinTech RS are recruiting on behalf of our client for an Accounts Payable Accountant based in Aberdeen. This is a permanent, full time position, with Hybrid working available.
Main duties include:
- Direct line management and co-ordination of Purchase Ledger Assistants, which includes assessing training needs, mentoring and coaching as required
- Manage all queries from internal and external stakeholders through to resolution
- Daily monitoring of Purchase Ledger log and various P&L ledgers
- KPI reporting and monitoring
- All purchase ledger administration including logging, posting and payment of invoices
- Daily reconciliation of payments to ensure accuracy and timely allocations
- Regular monitoring of debit balances to ensure timely resolution
- Coordination and close out of month end processes and routines to strict deadlines
- Calculation of monthly accruals and prepayments
- Balance sheet reconciliation
- Calculation and submission of quarterly VAT returns
- Forecasting of purchase ledger cash requirements
- Assist in ensuring compliance with accounting policies and procedures
- Assist as required in internal or external audit processes
- Proactively support continuous improvement of purchase ledger processes and systems
- Create and maintain an effective and positive working relationship between purchase ledger and the wider business
- Provide assistance in other areas of finance as required
Suitable candidates should have the following:
- Strong background in Accounts Payable / Purchase Ledger focused roles in busy, fast paced environments
- Experience of managing a team
- Ability to multi-task and handle a high volume workload, maintaining accuracy throughout
