Accounts Payable Apprentice

Closing date: 28/05/2021
Experience level: Junior Level
Term: Contract
Working hours: Full-time
Department: Accounts
Location: London
The Role

JOB SUMMARY:

Processes incoming vendor invoices; receives and responds to vendor inquiries; reconciles vendor account statements and assists in other accounts payable posting duties. Tax report generation and maintenance using MS Excel.

Person Specification

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Receives and audits approved cheque requests with accompanying invoices
  • Processes domestic, international wire transfers and BACS payment using an on line banking system
  • Prepares reports using Excel
  • Balances and processes various vendor feeds through the accounting system Reed & Mackay Travel
  • Receives and responds to inquiries from vendors externally and staff internally regarding payment status
  • Maintains master file of vendor payments and filing
  • Cash receipt reporting – non client receipts
  • Maintain taxi usage spreadsheets for fringe benefit tax returns
  • Production of counsel VAT documents for VAT returns
  • Involvement in expenses process and tracking of employee expenses on Chrome River
  • Performs other duties as assigned

 

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER JOB-RELATED COMPETENCIES:

  • Knowledge of basic accounting concepts
  • Strong I.T. Skills, CMS Expert (Aderant) or Elite experience preferred.
  • Good working knowledge of Excel spreadsheet software
  • Ability to prepare reports using Excel (Macro training will be provided)
  • Ability to organise and prioritise work
  • Ability to meet deadlines
  • Deals courteously/effectively with others
  • Ability to read, interpret  and follow instructions
  • Flexibility to adjust hours to meet operating needs

 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Minimum of 5 grade C and above GCSE’s including Maths and English or equivalent
  • GCSE A-levels or equivalent higher level qualification would be an advantage