Accounts Payable Clerk
Based: Seaham SR7
Introduction
Over the past year, we have expanded exponentially. We are now looking for a confident and enthusiastic account payable assistant to now join our finance team. L3 Optics is a telecommunications contractor based in Seaham but working nationally, delivering a wide array of telecommunications services. You will be involved in a busy fast-paced environment in a quickly growing company, with many challenges and opportunities on the way!
Reporting to
Commercial Manager & Accounts Supervisor
Experience
Experience as a finance assistant/ Finance Placement
Experience working in a fast-paced environment.
Experience in communicating with people.
Experience in Accounts Payable would be beneficial.
Key Duties
Accounts Set Up - Completing accounts forms to set up accounts with suppliers. You will also onboard suppliers for L3 Optics. (Financial Onboarding).
Supplier & Account Maintenance - Maintenance of the supplier list and archiving suppliers when necessary.
Accounts Payable - Collating bills, logging delivery notes, statement checks, Vetting & preparing bills for payment.
Liaising - Liaising with suppliers, problem-solving, and dealing with general queries.
Reporting & Tracking - Pulling off a range of basic reports and completing administrative tasks including data input.
Employee Expenses – Monitor and Liaise with employees about their expenses and produce and send a report to the Commercial Manager.
The Person – Skills & Qualifications
- Ability to demonstrate high levels of accuracy and attention to detail
- Able to use initiative with strong organisational skills.
- Good communicator and ability to work closely with colleagues and other departments.
- High level of computer literacy (Including Excel)
- Experience with Xero (This is advantageous but not necessary)
- Good time management and ability to multitask
- Ability to work to strict deadlines
- Positive attitude
- Ability to work professionally and discreetly, always understanding and adhering to GDPR and Privacy Regulations.
- Ability to think outside the box and offer practical solutions.
Benefits
- 31 days of holiday
- Employee benefits card (discounts on weekly shopping, cinemas, clothing shops, hotel stays, etc)
- Company Laptop
- Birthday off as paid leave
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: From £26,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: One location
