Accounts Payable & Finance Administrator

AVL Powertrain UK Limited are seeking an Accounts Payable & Finance Administrator. The suitable candidate will be professional, self-motivated and an effective communicator who is responsible for administrating the purchase ledger process and associated systems whilst ensuring a high level of accuracy, efficiency and timely payments.

The role sits within the finance department and the role will report to the Financial Controller. It is essential in this role to effectively communicate throughout all levels of the organization as well as 3rd parties.

This is a fully site-based role, requiring attendance five days per week at our Engineering Centre in Basildon.

Responsibilities:

• Process invoices and supplier credit notes onto appropriate computerized accounts
• Administer the purchase ledger and supplier system
• Liaise with suppliers to resolve any issues
• Gain authorization and receipt confirmations for invoice payments
• Process the payment run on the bank twice per month ensuring suppliers are paid on time in order to maintain good supplier relationships, company credit rating and reputation
• Generate and annotate the aged creditor report for month end
• Produce cost center reports & nominal code breakdowns
• Calculation and processing of the prepayments schedule
• VAT compliance checks
• Calculation and posting of the monthly prepayments journal
• Any other ad hoc duties required by the Financial Controller

Profile:

Essential:

• Proficient in Excel
• Good understanding of double entry bookkeeping and main accounting concepts acquired either by studies or experience
• Good communication skills both written and verbal
• Good attention to detail with a high level of accuracy
• Ability to work well under pressure and within a fast-paced team
• Ability to perform tasks to a high standard in a timely fashion
• A professional with effective communication
• Self-motivated with a good work ethic

Preferable:

• AAT qualified or studying towards AAT or similar qualifications
• Experience with SAP Finance is not essential but would be advantageous

Benefits:

• EV Lease Scheme (Salary Sacrifice)
• Flexi-time (applies to most roles)
• Private Medical Insurance and Health Cash Plan
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• 25 days holiday per year (increases by 1 day annually up to the max. of 28 days)
• Special occasion leave (eligibility after probation, subject to conditions)
• Pension scheme
• Life Assurance and Income Protection Insurance
• One paid professional membership annually