Accounts Payable Officer

Description:

Our client is looking for an Accounts Payable Officer for a contract position, located in London.

ROLE

The Accounts Payable Officer will receive, scan, and pay supplier’s invoices within accounting systems at SAP company code level (generally legal entity level). The Accounts Payable Officer is responsible for proper processing of suppliers invoices to allow the payment in due time with the right level of quality and internal control.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Ownership of the invoicing tool (X flow) and process
Receive, scan and initiate workflow for all entering invoices
Code and control invoices and Non Operated JV Billings and liaise with process users as necessary on PO/Invoice mismatches
Ensure tax validity and correct classification and booking of VAT according to national requirements and VAT reporting set-up in SAP
Book invoice within accounting SAP system (X flow)
Ensure payment of invoices in line with payment process and contract obligations
Follow-up pending invoice approvals to ensure payment is before due date
Help AP Team Lead reconcile vendor ledger
Manage ageing items
Support Supply Chain in solving differences in GR/IR accounts
Support the Timewriting team to solve invoice issues in order to process Contractor invoices
Reconcile transactions and correct any discrepancies
Provide required information to management accounts to assist with cash flow management
Deal with all supplier and business queries received via the AP email address in a timely manner

REQUIREMENTS

Previous experience in a similar financial position (preferred)
Minimum of 2 years’ experience in SAP transactional methodology (preferred)
Good communication skills
Be highly analytical with good problem-solving skills
Understanding of general accounting tools (preferred)
Language: English.
Comply with the prevailing Company values