Key Responsibilities
* Oversee day-to-day accounts payable activities, ensuring invoices and payments are processed accurately and within agreed timelines.
* Manage invoice approval workflows and maintain accurate records of payments using internal systems, while also supporting and overseeing outsourced AP activities.
* Act as a point of contact for supplier and customer queries, resolving issues and discrepancies efficiently.
* Support the preparation, submission, and payment of VAT returns, ensuring compliance with applicable European tax regulations.
* Assist with month-end close tasks, including credit card reconciliations, accruals, and other required accounting entries.
* Perform balance sheet reconciliations covering supplier accounts, customer accounts, control accounts, and credit card balances.
* Process ad-hoc bank payments and ensure all transactions are properly recorded.
* Provide general support to the wider finance team as needed.
* Work closely with both internal teams and external partners to improve accounts payable processes and drive efficiencies.
* Support external audit activities by preparing schedules, documentation, and responses requested by auditors.
Performance Expectations
* Ensure accurate and timely processing of accounts payable and receivable activities, including vendor balance management, in line with IFRS and relevant local GAAP requirements.
* Prepare and post journal entries within group reporting deadlines, maintaining compliance with group accounting policies.
* Deliver VAT returns accurately and within statutory deadlines.
* Maintain up-to-date and accurate balance sheet reconciliations, promptly investigating and resolving variances.
* Process bank payments in a timely and controlled manner.
* Build and maintain effective working relationships through clear communication with key stakeholders.
Candidate Profile
* Accounts Technician qualification completed or close to completion.
* Minimum of two year's experience in a high-volume invoice processing or control environment, including VAT-related responsibilities.
* Strong Excel skills with the ability to analyse and report on financial data.
* Proven ability to manage competing priorities, balancing routine tasks with urgent requests.
* Solid understanding of core finance processes, organisational objectives, and the regulatory landscape.
* Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
* Strong analytical ability and sound technical accounting knowledge.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with fluency in English.
* High level of professionalism, integrity, and ethical standards.
* Demonstrates financial reliability and attention to detail.
* Experience with an ERP system (such as SAP), particularly in invoicing sub-ledgers and banking, is an advantage.
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