AP Clerk - 12 Month FTC

Dechra Group; England; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A global veterinary pharmaceuticals company is seeking an AP Clerk for a 12-month FTC to manage accounts payable and provide accurate financial information. The ideal candidate will possess excellent organizational skills, strong teamwork abilities, and a problem-solving mindset. Responsibilities include cash management, bank reconciliations, and ensuring compliance. The role offers a hybrid work model based in Northwich and attractive employee benefits including a generous holiday scheme and healthcare support.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Holiday purchase scheme

Healthcare

Employee Assistance Program

Life Assurance

8% Employer Pension Contribution

Enhanced Family Leave

Discounted Pet Food

Qualifications

• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills are essential.
• Excellent prioritisation, attention to detail, and analytical skills are a must.
• Computer literacy with knowledge of Microsoft Office is required.

Responsibilities

• Support management with timely and accurate financial information.
• Perform cash management and bank reconciliations.
• Process month-end accounting entries and maintain head office ledgers.

Skills

Excellent planning and organisation skills

Strong teamwork and collaboration skills

Excellent prioritisation and time management abilities

Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills

Problem solving skills

Ability to build relationships with stakeholders

Computer literate with Microsoft Office knowledge

Job description

Vacancies

AP Clerk - 12 Month FTC

Job Introduction

Why Dechra?

Thank you for checking out our vacancy, we're delighted you want to learn more about joining Dechra. A career at Dechra is different. Sure, we're a growing global company with a presence in 27 countries but our purpose is simple - to achieve the sustainable improvement of animal health and welfare globally. If you want to be part of a team that invests in your future and ensures you have the support to reach your full potential and thrive, please read on.

The Opportunity

• To support management through the provision of timely and accurate financial information as required.
• Take ownership of the accounts payable information and preparation of payment runs.
• Collaborate with various departments and third parties to maintain strong financial controls, ensuring that all transactions are processed accurately in accordance with Company policies and procedures.
• Bring enthusiasm, positivity and focus which will enhance the Group Finance team.

Role Responsibility

So, what will you be doing? This role has a broad and varied remit and the successful candidate will have responsibility for duties including:

• Perform cash management and bank reconciliations.
• Conducting month end coding on Pegasus software.
• Process month-end accounting entries and meet submission deadlines.
• Monthly processing of intercompany invoices and distribution between global offices.
• Financial data inputting of invoices and management of head office ledgers.
• Dealing with and responding to invoice and accounting queries and payments.
• Set up and maintain accurate third party accounts in the accounting system.
• Reconcile third party statements and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Respond to third party inquiries regarding payment status and issues.
• Managing the Group finance mailbox emails.
• Execute fortnightly payment runs.
• Creditors ledgers reconciliations.
• Finance archiving.
• Cashbook updating and reconciliations on Pegasus software.
• Nominal reconciliations.
• Onboard new suppliers using the Dechra Third Party Risk Management Platform.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures related to payment approvals and financial controls.
• Assist in audits by providing supporting documentation for accounts payable transactions.
• Assist in the development and implementation of process improvements in accounts payable.

The Candidate

Here at Dechra we pride ourselves on being an inclusive employer. We know that individuals' unique background and experience can bring a wealth of variety and expertise to our global workforce. For this role, we're particularly keen to hear from those who have/are:

Essential

• Excellent planning and organisation skills
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
• Excellent prioritisation and time management abilities
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills
• Possess problem solving skills and have the ability to troubleshoot discrepancies and resolve payment issues
• Be a self-starter with resilience
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with multiple stakeholders internal and external to Dechra
• Comfortable communicating in any medium and to any size audience in an inspiring and credible way
• Experience of responding to queries and simple problem solving
• Computer literate with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office (inc. Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Outlook)

Desirable

• In-depth knowledge of accounting systems and best practices
• Experience in a hands‑on industry/commercial role

Additional Information

• This role is based in Northwich / hybrid

What we can offer you

• 33 days annual (inclusive of Bank Holidays)
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Healthcare
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life Assurance
• 8% Employer Pension Contribution
• Enhanced Family Leave
• Discounted Pet Food

About the Company

Dechra is a growing, global specialist in veterinary pharmaceuticals. Our expertise is in the development, manufacture, marketing and sales of high quality products exclusively for veterinarians worldwide. If a career at Dechra has piqued your interest, find out more at Dechra Careers. All applications received are reviewed by our internal talent acquisition team and we will get in touch if your skills and experience match what we're looking for. Should you not hear back from us within 28 days please don't be too disappointed – we may keep your CV on our database for any future vacancies which could be suitable, and we encourage you to keep an eye on our careers site. We value diversity within our global workforce and encourage an inclusive culture. Any questions or queries, please contact us at [e-mail].