Job: Accounts Payable Assistant - FTC - Telford / hybrid

RBSL is looking for an Accounts Payable Assistant, initially on a Fixed Contract basis, to support the delivery of service activities for the business. The role will primarily sit around Accounts Payable but may include some additional tasks in other areas (e.g. Expenses or Accounts Receivable) if required. The activity requires accurate and timely entry, review and clearance of supplier invoices, follow up of invoice queries with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Finance Services suppliers will interact with this role on a day to day basis so delivering a high quality service and ensuring overall satisfaction is of prime importance.

Whilst the role is focussed specifically on service activities carried out in Telford, you may be required to assist with various other projects on occasion.

Position Duties and Responsibilities

The role holder’s main responsibilities will involve:

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE

• Matching and processing of Accounts Payable invoices into the SAP system
• Obtaining appropriate authorisations for invoices and associated documents
• Dealing with large volumes of invoices and ensuring these are processed in a timely manner
• Accuracy around GBP and EUR purchase invoicing processing
• Sound knowledge of individual project based suppliers and associated spend
• Resolving supplier/invoice disputes by seeking appropriate explanations and authorisations from business managers
• Supplier statement reconciliations
• Ensuring all compliance and legislative requirements are adhered to

The role holder requires:

• SAP experience strongly desired but not essential, a strong understanding of the AP end to end process is the key critical factor
• Excellent verbal and communication skills
• Strong numerical aptitude and attention to detail
• A logical, analytical approach to pragmatic and effective problem solving.
• Ability to prioritise and multitask effectively
• Good time management and organisational skills
• Show ability to work with confidential information
• Proficiency in IT software and general computer skills
• An ability to seek alternatives/innovative solutions to resolve issues.
• To be able to work under pressure and be able to schedule, coordinate and to maintain efficiency
• To demonstrate the importance of meeting time, cost and quality requirements by always striving to achieve and exceed them
• To understand the financial and quality impact of your work
• Previous experience in Accounts Payable environment

Interpersonal skills - The role holder will require:

• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with diverse teams.
• Proven experience of being able to build and maintain excellent customer relationships through strong verbal & written communication.
• Proven ability to demonstrate initiative and flexibility when faced with challenges or opportunities.
• Willingness to grow system and process skills and experience.
• Ability to work effectively towards deadlines.
• Willingness to travel to customer sites for meetings, workshops or projects.

RBSL strives to be an employer of choice and to foster a culture in which our employees are supported to build a career they can be proud.

Through our contracts to deliver world-class products and support services, we offer great opportunities for personal development and career advancement via specialist technical roles, essential support functions, and broader leadership positions.

In addition, RBSL offer:

• Competitive salaries reviewed each year against market rates
• Annual bonus incentive scheme for all employees
• 37 hours over 4.5 days working week
• Employer pension contributions up to 10%
• Hybrid and flexible working
• Life assurance cover
• 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Health cash plan
• Salary sacrifice benefits including cycle to work and electric vehicles schemes
• Access to high street and gym discounts and cashback
• Long Service rewards with additional holiday
• Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits
• Private health care
• Free access to onsite gym
• Car allowances for eligible employees
• Free onsite car parking