Accounts Payable Specialist

Menzies Distribution Limited; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading distribution company is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to join their team on a temporary basis in Liverpool. The role focuses on ensuring effective financial operations within the Accounts Payable Department, managing transactions, and interacting with suppliers. Ideal candidates have knowledge of accounts payable and strong attention to detail. Benefits include competitive holiday allowance, workplace pension scheme, and various healthcare discounts.

Benefits

Competitive holiday allowance

Paid volunteering day

Contributory workplace pension scheme

Healthcare cash plan

Progression & training opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven knowledge of accounts payable or a related qualification.
• Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy in data entry.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Check invoice data entry for accuracy.
• Process query invoices, rejecting when necessary.
• Handle incoming phone calls and emails from key accounts.
• Manage statement reconciliations and review hold reports.
• Liaise with suppliers and depots to resolve issues.

Skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Data entry accuracy

Education

Knowledge of accounts payable or equivalent degree

Job description

Location: Liverpool, Merseyside, England

Hours: Part-time

Shift: Monday to Friday

Duration: Temporary

Overview

Accounts Payable Specialist

Menzies Distribution Solutions are currently looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist Associate to join our business on a temporary basis between February-December to cover Maternity leave. The Accounts Payable Specialist Associate is responsible for providing a data processing and administrative role within the Accounts Payable Department. The role ensures effective, efficient and accurate financial and administrative operations. This includes processing and monitoring transactions on the Accounts Payable ledger, with the need to interact with colleagues and suppliers on a daily basis. Providing these services in an effective and efficient manner will ensure that all finances are accurate and up to date and suppliers are paid within agreed payment terms.

Details

• Remote Working — Preferably in the Liverpool Area
• Shift Pattern: 3 Days a Week (21 Hours)
• Hours: 09:00-17:00
• Monthly Pay
• Parking Onsite

Responsibilities

• Checking invoice data entry is accurate.
• Process query invoices, rejecting where necessary.
• Deal with in coming phone calls from key accounts.
• Deal with individual emails received, ensuring all contacts are aware of the standard process.
• Any other ad hoc tasks as and when required.
• Statement reconciliations in line with the service level agreed.
• Resolving invoice queries to ensure payment on time.
• Attend supplier meeting where needed, some travel may be required.
• Maintenance of manual records for final notices etc.
• Monthly review of hold reports
• Monthly review of debit balance reports
• Daily review of forensic reports
• Helpdesk administration
• Liaise with depots and suppliers to resolve items in BPM
• Review and amend incorrect posting on ledgers

Experience & Qualifications

• Knowledge of accounts payable or equivalent degree.
• Able to drive, desirable but not essential.

Skills & Competencies

• Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy in data entry.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy.

Benefits & Inclusion

• Relax with a competitive holiday allowance.
• Receive a paid day to volunteer for a charity of your choice.
• Value Awards: Driver of the Year Awards, with 3 days paid leave for finalists, including a day out and attendance at the awards ceremony.
• Contributory workplace pension scheme.
• Healthcare Discounts: Healthcare Cash Plan with access to a discount portal and 20% off EE mobile line rentals.
• Progression & Training: Industry training such as LST, Moffett, Manual Handling, Double Decker & Load Security; paid CPC Training day per year.
• Health & Wellness: Healthcare Cash Plan, Virtual GP, On-Demand Physio, Gym Discounts, Online Health Assessments & 24/7 Counselling.

Inclusion: Menzies Distribution Solutions is committed to creating a fair and inclusive environment where employees feel safe, proud and valued. We encourage flexible working arrangements where appropriate and strive to reflect the diversity of the society we serve.

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