AP Finance Assistant

Accounts payable finance assistant required for a business in Solihull. This will incorporate transactional multi ledger processing and Aged Creditor reporting in multiple currencies.
To do this role effectively all tasks must be prioritized effectively and completed in line with deadlines.
The role holder will have multi-disciplinary skills and will work along-side the accountants to ensure process improvements are made.

Responsibilities will include:

Maintain the Database for New Suppliers in Netsuite and ensure all contact details are kept up to date and accurate.

Process Invoices and Credits for Suppliers
Reconcile Statements back to the Ledger to ensure all invoices are processed correctly.

Ensure all invoices are approved in time with due dates and all payments are made with the agreed timelines and remittances are sent out to Suppliers.

Process any Cash paid out through the relevant Ledgers to maintain an accurate and up to date picture of the outstanding Balances.

Managing journal entries and ensure proper ledger coding in support of monthly closing.
We have an expense system Concur which we use to process Credit Card expenses and reconcile to the Statements each month.

Personal Profile:

You will have experience of Purchase Ledger or part qualified accountant with a ledger background, having exposure to accounts payable and bank processing with a wider understanding of accounting processes.
You will have a good working knowledge of input VAT.
You will be a 'self-starter' with the ability to own and question transactional processes in to support systems development.
Experience of working in the motor industry at distributor or dealership level would be advantageous.
You will have a good level of Excel skills, and it would be advantageous if you had prior exposure to Netsuite/AS400.
You will have good communication skills, and the ability to pick up new systems and processes quickly.