Accounts Payable Associate

We are looking for a talented Accounts Payable Associate to join our team specializing in Finance for our Europe Finance department in Darlington , UK. This role is maternity cover for 13 months . The shifts are as follows: First couple of months in the office on 8:00 am to 4:00 pm or 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, then 40% in office (2 days). In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:

• Efficient Invoice Processing: By managing invoice administration and setting up payments, you'll ensure timely and accurate processing of accounts payable transactions.
• Handling Complex Payments: Preparing and processing checks, wire transfers, and payments, you'll facilitate smooth financial operations and vendor relationships.
• Resolving Vendor Inquiries: Addressing and resolving complex vendor inquiries and reconciling statements, you'll maintain strong vendor partnerships and ensure accuracy.
• Conducting Account Analysis: Preparing detailed analyses of accounts, you'll provide valuable insights that support financial decision-making and reporting.
• Resolving Invoice Discrepancies: Identifying and resolving complex invoice discrepancies, you'll help maintain the integrity and accuracy of financial records.
• Root Cause Analysis and Improvement: Conducting root cause analysis of processing errors and suggesting improvements, you'll drive efficiency and reduce errors in accounts payable processes.
• Supporting Month-End Closing: Assisting with month-end closing activities, you'll ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Leading Improvement Projects: Participating in and leading projects related to accounts payable improvements, you'll contribute to the continuous enhancement of financial processes.
RESPONSIBILITIES To be successful in this role you will need the following:
• Nimble Learning: The ability to actively learn through experimentation, using both successes and failures as opportunities to grow and tackle new problems effectively.
• Business Partnering: Strong collaboration skills to develop partnerships with stakeholders, drive performance aligned with organizational goals, and provide guidance to support decision-making processes.
• Financial Internal Controls: Proficiency in leveraging internal control frameworks, assessing internal controls, and developing remediation plans to mitigate financial reporting risks and adapt to changing business needs.
• Analytical and Support Skills: The capability to support sites in Italy and Spain with queries, deep dive into outstanding goods receipted not invoiced, assist junior staff with accounts payable knowledge, and perform reconciliations and journal entries accurately.
  
  Reconciliations of AP Liability accounts, GRNI (Goods Received Not Invoiced) and AP related balance sheet accounts.
• Support more junior members of staff with AP knowledge.
• Effective relationship building and teamwork skills essential for role.
• Speaking Italian and Spanish would be preferable but not an essential requirement.
• Qualified or working towards Level 3 AAT is desirable but not essential.
• Proficiency in Microsoft package (Excel & PowerPoint).