Accounts Payable Assistant

OverviewUniphar Medtech is looking for an Accounts Payable Assistant to join our team.We are a rapidly growing company, and we want you to be part of this amazing growth and expansion.Reporting to the Finance Transaction Manager, the successful candidate will work as part of the Uniphar Medtech Finance Team.The primary purpose of the role is to ensure that stock and non-stock suppliers are paid to terms and that supplier accounts are reconciled.Please note this is a fixed term contract role for 12 months.Responsibilities – Transaction ProcessingNew supplier/principal set up following approval by the businessProcess stock invoices and code to accounts payable (AP) ledger and general ledger (GL)Scanning all stock & non-stock invoices to the system ensuring complete transparencyProcess supplier payments to agreed terms using electronic banking and record in AP ledger and GLApproval process for non-stock invoices and code to general ledger (GL)Process debit notes, fully recording reason and coding accurately to the AP ledger and GLMonitor IC balances and ensure timely settlements.Liaise with financial accountantsMonitor cash balances always liaising with TreasuryResponsibilities – Supplier and Bank ReconciliationsReconcile supplier accounts, matching payments in a timely manner to ensure ledger is up to dateReconcile bank accounts on a daily basis (or as required)Close reconciling items in a timely mannerEscalate any material open items to the Team Leader for resolutionResponsibilities – Reporting and ControlPrepare monthly AP reports for the business e.g. top 10 suppliers by salesReview, follow up, and resolve aged GRNI items.Keep reporting team informed of any P&L or BS impact at review at weekly AP meetingResponsibilities – Business SupportRespond to supplier requests /queries in a timely fashion to build and maintain supplier satisfactionDevelop and maintain productive working relationship with finance , purchasing teams and stakeholders, both internal and externalProvide specific management information on ad hoc basisResponsibilities – PeoplePlan work load effectivelyFully contribute to transactions processing team meetingsDrive own development in conjunction with line managerResponsibilities – ProcessesContinually strive to simplify and standardise accounts payable processesParticipate in process improvement initiatives.Strive towards "best-in-class"Responsibilities – ProjectsActive engagement, as required, as new systems & accounting tools are rolled outSupport group and Uniphar Medtech cash initiatives e.g. cash pooling, working capital optimisationExperience3+ years accounts payable experience.Experience of, and ability to work to tight deadlinesExperience in working in a service driven, customer focused environmentCompetenciesAbility to work in a deadline driven environmentExcellent organisation skills with ability to prioritise workloadExcellent communication skills, both written and oralTeam player with a positive "can do" attitude.Flexibility to "do what it takes" to get job doneProactive, flexible and interested to work in a changing, growing and demanding environmentComputer SkillsExcellent excel skills requiredWhy work with usOur core values, titled our Medtech Mindset, guides our culture and work environment:We Go Forward Together: We operate as a unified team, leveraging diverse specialties to make swift, collaborative decisions and embrace progress over perfection.We Take Our Business Seriously: We prioritise compliance and risk management to ensure the best outcomes for our patients and partners, supported by our innovative portfolio and commitment to sustainability.We Deliver Exceptional Results: We focus on quality, customer satisfaction, and commercial success to achieve outstanding results for our patients, customers, and business.#J-*****-Ljbffr