Accounts Payable Accountant

In this position, your work will include processing invoices, managing payment runs and inventory reporting. You will not be working on this alone, even though the work requires a high level of independency, as you will have the support from the rest of the finance team. For us to be the best match, we expect you to have understanding in accounts payable and experience from working with vendors. For you to succeed in the position, we hope you to have a forward-thinking attitude, looking for improvements where possible and a curiosity to challenge the status quo. As Accounts Payable Accountant, your work will focus on these responsibilities:

• To manage accounts payable queries and invoice clearing. Ensure matching and correct posting of PL invoices (Ext and IG)
• To create and maintain supplier accounts with appropriate approvals
• To create BACS run facilitating payments to vendors and raise manual bank payments where required, ensuring approval in a timely manner
• To provide weekly cash flow report, forecasting to group as required and ensuring liquidity of the Business
• To maintain the GR-IR account, working closely with Purchasing to minimise GR-IR differences
• To actively chase invoice clearing for month end closing advising work-flow users of clearing actions as appropriate
• To raise and post appropriate accrual and pre-payment journals in line with accounting procedures
• Inventory reporting and settlements including provisions required for reporting purposes
• To complete relevant balances sheet recs and internal controls as required
• To identify any potential operational efficiencies and improvements to working practices and procedures
• To maintain financial controls within the business
• To prioritise workload to ensure that the competing demands of the organization are met
• To instil, promote and maintain working relationships with all levels of management and employees
• To assist with and complete ad hoc tasks as requested and assist with financial audits
• To provide cover for reception and AR where necessary
  
  Forward thinking
• Approachable
• Fair with a can-do attitude
• Achieving results & making change happen
• Curious mind and attention to detail
• Developing self and others
• SAP knowledge is seen as an advantage
• Excel skills to include pivot tables and vlookups
• BPS clearance will be required, We are authentic and honest, and we strongly believe in that by being your own true self you can accomplish so much more. We don't always get it right the first time, and if mistakes are made, we make sure to learn and grow from them. We want everyone to voice their opinions freely. That is why we have built an environment that empowers you and everyone around you, and where you can feel safe and cared for. Are you eager to be part of this ambition?
  
  Wärtsilä is an innovative technology company known for being a forerunner in the Marine and Energy markets. Every day, we - Wärtsilians - put our hearts and minds into turning Wärtsilä's purpose of enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services into reality. Our ultimate aim is to provide increased value to both our customers and society. New, game-changing ideas and continuous improvement have been part of our DNA since 1834. Together, we can create new business opportunities and more sustainable future that we can all be proud of.
We want to transition the world towards a decarbonised and sustainable future. By pushing the boundaries of engineering and technology, we can make it work. We are always on the lookout for future-oriented talent - want to join the ride? Wartsila Defence Solutions Ltd is part of the wider Wärtsilä corporation which is an innovative technology company known for being a forerunner in the Marine and Energy markets. Our ultimate aim is to provide increased value to both our customers and society. New, game-changing ideas and continuous improvement have been part of our DNA since 1834. Together, we can create new business opportunities and more sustainable future that we can all be proud of. We are now looking for a, Wärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. Our team of 17,800 professionals, in more than 280 locations in 79 countries, shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. Read more on www.wartsila.com.