Accounts Payable Assistant

Processing supplier invoices in line with company policies, ensuring only valid, approved invoices are released for payment.,

• Coding and processing of purchase invoices.
• Reconciling supplier statements to supplier ledgers on the accounting system.
• Proactive with obtaining invoices for any debit balances to ensure clean supplier ledgers.
• Processing of Foreign Currency and extended period invoiced transactions.
• Review of transactions and reconciliations for errors. Raising and processing of journals to rectify these.
• Supporting the Accounts Payable Manager with preparation of the weekly Bacs payment run and any same day payments required.
• Supporting with the set up of a new purchase to pay system.
• Ensuring queries received from the business are resolved in a timely manner.
• Performing the set up of new supplier accounts.
• Assist Club Administrators with any queries raised.
• Work with the Management Accounts team to ensure there is continuous improvement with the accuracy and quality of invoices processed.
  
  Basic understanding of bookkeeping and accountancy.
• A good eye for detail and accuracy.
• Good technical skills, including proficiency in Excel and previous experience with an accounts package, and able to learn to use other packages and IT systems.
DESIRABLE SKILLS:
• Highly numerate and appreciative of the importance of accurate and reliable data.
• A dedicated, hard-working and flexible approach.
• Good, professional communication skills (both written and oral) supported by tact and diplomacy.
• Ability to work unsupervised and use initiative.
• Willingness to adapt to the needs of the business and embrace new technology, where appropriate.
• Ability to prioritise workload and multi-task in line with the needs of the business.
Please Note: You must be aged 18 or over and have the right to work in the UK.

Metropolitan Gaming Group is the multi-channel gaming and leisure brand for people who live city life to the full. The home of Metropolitan Gaming Online and Metropolitan Casinos, we're dedicated to providing exceptional experience and service for our guest's whichever platform or venue they visit. Our eleven city destinations across the UK and Egypt include the iconic Empire Casino in Leicester Square, and London's newest luxury casino Metropolitan Mayfair. We're a 'Why Not?' brand that likes to challenge the status quo and we're passionate about: looking good, feeling great; keeping our finger on the pulse; doing things with a twist; and being safe hands for our customers and people.

WORKING HOURS: Normal hours of work will be based upon you working 40 hours per week inclusive of meal breaks, from 9.00 am to 5.00 pm, Monday to Friday. However, a degree of flexibility is required for this role., We value our employees and offer a benefits package to ensure your job is both fulfilling and rewarding. We offer the opportunity to learn and grow within the company, regular training and development, and to be part of an exciting high-performance team. On top of our competitive salary, here are some of the benefits we offer:
• 50% off food and beverages in all of our UK venues
• Extensive Rewards platform: discounts on travel, retail, hospitality, health and much more
• Company Sick Pay
• Company Pension
• Life Assurance
• Refer a friend incentives
• Financial advice services
• Employee health and wellbeing services
• Virtual GP Services
• Season Ticket Loans
• Employee assistance programme: A confidential helpline providing 24/7 advice and counselling
• Cycle to work scheme