Accounts Payable Officer

Job description

About the Company:
 
My client is the financial services arm of a leading communications services group who offer advertising, public relations, Branding and identify and marketing infrastructures services.
 
About the Role:
 
The purpose of the Accounts Payable Officer role is to provide a high level of effective and efficient Accounts Payable (AP) services for businesses within a shared service centre environment. The role requires a high level of accuracy and attention to detail to ensure payments and query resolutions are consistently delivered to a high standard. The role will also be responsible for developing business relationships with the Operating Companies being supported.

1. Accounts Payable

• Perform AP related duties in accordance with the cyclical calendar for processing supplier invoices, employee related expense claims and third-party payments; 
• Respond to supplier account queries and resolve any invoice discrepancies in a professional manner;
• Deliver a high standard of customer service to businesses and suppliers;
• Manage payment of suppliers in accordance with payment terms;
• Prepare electronic funds transfers;
• Produce monthly AP reconciliation reports and ensure these reconcile to supplier statements if required;
• Assist with month end closing reports and reconciliations;
• Regularly monitor the completeness and accuracy of supplier records and master files.

2. Team Membership

• Demonstrate and encourage a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration
• Attend team and other meetings  
• Buddy with and train new employees as required
• Practice courteous assertiveness with all interactions
• Demonstrate the behaviours expected from the team and customers
• Provide strong emphasis on providing 'needs based' customer service
• Escalate matters to management as appropriate  

About You: 

• 2+ years’ experience in the Accounts Payable field
• Strong people interaction and relationship building skills
• Sound data entry and administration experience
• Advanced MS Office skills, with high degree of confidence in MS Excel 
• Experience using financial systems including ERP and electronic workflow solutions, Spectra PF and Maconomy desirable
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Well organised with the ability to prioritise workloads
• Ability to work well with others; a desire to be part of a team
• Effective organisation skills with the ability to prioritise
• Flexible and adaptable attitude amidst an environment of constant change
• Ability and experience in working with and meeting key performance targets
• Working knowledge of AP principles, practices and regulations
• Strong attention to detail