A successful creative business is seeking a skilled Accounts Payable Specialist. In this position, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the completeness and accuracy of the company's financial records. This full-time, in-office role and reports to the Financial Director.
Responsibilities:
Creditors: Manage the creditors books for three group entities with a focus on creditors, including a US based entity.
Purchase Orders: Raise and manage POs for the company, ensuring consistent accounting treatment of costs.
Controls and Processing: Implement effective controls and processes when processing bills and supplier payments, including reconciliation of accounts, correct remittances and matching to supplier statements.
Accounting Records: Maintain accurate and complete accounting records in the accounting software (Xero), ensuring processing is done accurately and consistently.
Cashbook Processing: Process daily cashbook entries, ensuring the cashbook is fully up to date.
Cash Payments: Process weekly cash payments according to approved payment lists on the banking profile.
Month end closing: Processing of month end closing journals, including accounting for intercompany transactions.
Requirements
5 years' experience as an Accounts Payable/Creditors Specialist/Bookkeeper/Senior Bookkeeper
Relevant tertiary qualification preferable.
Excellent Excel skills
Adept and experienced with Xero accounting software.
Fastidious attention to detail, record keeping, and accuracy.
Ability to problem-solve, multi-task, and work under pressure.
Nimble and adaptive thinking.
Independent working methods requiring decision-making, responsibility, and accountability.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships with clients and colleagues.
Creative vision and an understanding of the art and design world.
Teamwork skills and the ability to plan, lead, and motivate.