Accounts Payable Clerk (6 month ftc)

I am delighted to be working with a large client within the Sunderland area on the appoinment of an AP clerk on a 6 month fixed term contract

Main Responsibilities

• Invoice Queue Management, Exceptions processing & Query Resolution
• Monitor and prioritise the accounts payable invoice queue, addressing any discrepancies or issues promptly.
• Assist in the accurate and timely processing of all open tasks via the Mi Invoices system.
• Ensure invoices within the NO PO exceptions policy are properly coded and approved within agreed approval limits.
• Ensure correct application of GL codes, and approvals for surcharges and Freight, are as per agreed approval limits.
• Process high volumes of claims invoices, employee expense claims, prepayments, petty cash claims and additional invoice exceptions, address any discrepancies or issues promptly.
• Process transactions in the relevant OU’s finance software
• Proactively manage query resolution and reduce invoices on hold

Person Specification

• Significant experience of Accounts Payable in a similar role; invoice matching, exceptions / query management
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, specifically Outlook and Excel
• Large company experience preferred.
• Oracle experience preferred