Job Title: Accounts Payable Administrator
Location: Doncaster
Salary: £22,824 (increase to £24,229 after a successful completion of 6 months’ probation period)
Job type: Full Time
DB Cargo UK is the UK’s largest rail freight company. We provide freight, infrastructure and passenger charter trains throughout the UK, and freight services to and from mainland Europe via the Channel Tunnel. We also provide traction and train crew for scheduled passenger operators.
The role:
We are currently recruiting for an Accounts Payable Administrator to join the Group Finance team based in DB Cargo UK’s Doncaster headquarter. The role will consist of providing a professional and efficient service to both Suppliers and the Business regarding all aspects of the Accounts Payable function.
The role offers a hybrid and flexible working basis from home and our Doncaster Lakeside site.
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
- Open post and distribute accordingly.
- Responsible for certain supplier accounts as allocated by AP Supervisor.
- Accurate & timely processing of invoices/credit notes against purchase orders or codes as appropriate.
- Maximise auto-processing of invoices against purchase orders by liaising with suppliers/requisitioners.
- Investigate all supplier enquiries and payment demands.
- Monitor and maintain key supplier accounts, e.g., fuel, utilities, sensitive suppliers.
- Represent DB Accounts Payable at supplier/internal meetings as required.
- Investigate aged creditors and chase for authorisation or goods receipting.
- Establish reasons for disputed invoices, record detail in system and advise supplier.
- Liaise with internal customers at all levels to ensure the timely and accurate authorisation of invoices to enable supplier payments to be made as per agreed terms.
- Comply with and ensure all audit rules and regulations are adhered to, including validating pre-authorised documents against the Audit Signatory file.
- Statement reconciliations.
- Arrange Set up of Vendor master data, following internal process.
- Assist with purchase card program as required.
- Assist the Accounts Payable Supervisor and/or and Head of Accounts Receivable & Accounts Payable as required.
- Any other Accounts Payable related duties of an ad-hoc nature.
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for a candidate who has experience working within an Accounts Payable role who has the proactiveness and organisational skills to work within this varied role and who can display a willingness to learn and develop.
You will have a strong understanding of Microsoft programmes including Excel to an intermediate level. Use of accountancy software SAP would be an advantage.
You will also need to have excellent attention to detail as well as being able to demonstrate a high level of analytical skill.
Due to the nature of the position, it is important for candidates to conduct themselves in a discrete and professional manner, as well as being confident in chasing different departments within the businesses in a professional manner.
Benefits:
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Hybrid working.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- A competitive pension.
- Free on-site parking.
- Access to our employee benefits portal.
Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role.
Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of: Accounts Assistant, Accounts Payable, Accounts Payable Processor, Bookkeeping, Accounts Clerk, Book Keeper, Accounts Reconciliation, Finance Clerk, Finance Assistant, Bookkeeping may also be considered for this role.
