Accounts Payable Analyst

Company description:

Over the past few years, LKQ Euro Car Parts has developed into something that is much more than the leading distributor of car and LCV parts. While we continue to focus on our customers across our three key markets (trade, retail and collision), stocking over 100,000 different parts and operating from 280 branches across the UK and the Republic of Ireland, our key focus is on our colleagues – we recognize that our people are our greatest asset.

We currently employ over 9,000 colleagues; from logistics and supply chain, to indoor or field based sales, or finance and legal, to marketing, communications and HR - the world really is your oyster when you work for LKQ Euro Car Parts.

As part of LKQ Europe and wider LKQ Corporation, a Fortune 500 company and market leader, there are ample opportunities for ambitious individuals to flourish and grow; both personally and professionally.

Developing our people is part of our core values at LKQ Euro Car Parts; you don’t just get a job, you get a career when you work with us. Our teams are committed to championing your success, because when you deliver great, so do we.

Job description:

Job Overview

The Accounts Payable Analyst will be responsible for the processing and matching of purchase invoices and credit notes approx. 500 per month and ensuring they are properly authorised and coded prior to processing and payment. This role will also be responsible for the monthly reconciliations of supplier accounts with statements and assisting with monthly accounting tasks.

Why work for LKQ

We are a people first organisation for our colleagues, the customer is at the heart of everything we do, and in turn we put our colleagues at the forefront of our business. As with many of our roles, we are happy to talk about flexible working options, we are committed to supporting a healthy worklife balance. We’re looking for people who love what they do, are passionate about delivering only the very best and make it their business to excel, whatever their role. We strive to support all our employees through their individual career paths and thrive within our business.

Key Responsibilities

• Purchase Order Invoices ensure all values, quantities, part numbers and serial numbers match what has been booked into stock, then process through Microsoft Dynamics AX
• Direct Posting of Purchase Ledger Invoices ensuring all invoices are authorised and correctly coded before posting onto AX
• Monthly Statement Reconciliations for all purchase ledger accounts.
• Warranty Credit Notes collate and check all the correct paperwork, update the warranty notes and RFC return for credit spreadsheet, then pass everything through for the credits to be raised.
• Core Credits update the Excel Pack list spreadsheet and ensure all the information is correct.
• Processing the returned PO’s on AX
• Chasing the relevant suppliers for any missing credits.
• Intrastat for Arrivals
• Preparation of monthly Transport Recharge Invoices
• Ensuring the Accounts Payable report is clean accurate
• Ad hoc support to accounts department

Skills and Experience

• Prior experience in a busy accounts department
• Prior experience working in Accounts Payable
• Strong communication skills verbal and written
• Ability to work autonomously and on initiative
• Strong interpersonal and team skills
• Good Excel skills
• Prepared to be hands on

What we offer

• Pension
• 22 days annual leave
• Hapi benefits retail discount
• Staff discount
• Genuine career progression
• Access to a 24 hour Employee Assistance Programme, offering financial and wellbeing support

LKQ Euro Car Parts sits at the heart of the automotive aftermarket, supplying an unrivalled range of vehicle parts to over 18,000 customers through a world class logistics operation in the UK and Ireland. But we are so much more than just a parts supplier, we lead the market through innovative digital and service offerings, supporting our customers every step of the way as they prepare for the future. If you want to start your career with LKQ Euro Car Parts apply now.