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Accounts Payable Administrator

Job Description

Accounts Payable Administrator
Location: London
Contract: Temporary (3-months initial)
Rate: £18 - 20 per hour umbrella
Start Date: ASAP
*Hybrid Working*
Contact: greg.waite@servicecare.org.uk

Job Description
Service Care Solutions are currently recruiting on behalf of a Local Authority in London for an Accounts Payable Administrator to join the team on a temporary basis. The Authority is bringing the Accounts Payable function in-house as well as implementing a new finance system. They currently require an Accounts Payable Administrator to support the implementation of Oracle Fusion during the go-live phase and other transactional finance operations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Responsible for accurately processing and managing all invoices, bills, and payments for the organization. Ensuring adherence to company policies, timely payments, and effective communication with vendors and internal stakeholders.
  • Establish and maintain relationships with vendors and suppliers, responding to vendor inquiries and resolve payment-related issues promptly and professionally.
  • Creation of suppliers from online and offline requests, amendment of supplier details from service area requests and carry out due diligence on new supplier requests.
  • Process payments to vendors, employees, and other payees in a timely and accurate manner. Verify payment terms, discounts, and payment scheduling to optimize cash flow and take advantage of early payment discounts.
  • Receive, review, and verify invoices for accuracy, completeness, and appropriate approvals. Perform goods receipt matching for purchase order invoices scanned into the system for payment processing.

Candidate Criteria

  • 2-3 years minimum Accounts Payable experience with Oracle (preferably Fusion).
  • Knowledge of accounting principles, financial regulations, and accounts payable procedures.
  • Proficiency in accounting software and MS Office Suite, especially Excel.
  • Kefron OCR scanning solution experience desirable.
  • Great communication skills with the ability to work well on own initiative as well as part of a team.

If you are interested in the role, or know of anyone who may be, please contact Greg at Service Care Solutions on 01772 208969 or email greg.waite@servicecare.org.uk

Service Care Solutions also offers a £250 referral bonus! So, if you know of anyone who would be perfect for this position and they are placed into work, you will receive £250 for the referral once their probationary period has been completed.