Accounts Payable Assistant

Responsible for all aspects of accounts payable, including accurate and timely processing of all purchase invoices and control of the purchase ledger. Responsible for all aspects of accounts payable, including accurate and timely processing of all purchase invoices and control of the purchase ledger. 

• Responsible for processing all purchase invoices
• Responsible for checking invoices are coded to correct GL codes and cost centres
• Processing supplier debit notes
• Investigating and resolving any discrepancies or issues with invoices, e.g. incorrect pricing or quantity discrepancies
• Liaising with suppliers and collaborating with other departments to resolve queries
• Timely scanning of accounts payable related documents
• Reconciliation of key supplier statements
• Checking and clearing GR/IR accounts
• Preparation and posting of accounts payable related month end accruals
• Processing purchase card statements
• Processing expense claims
• Control and processing of petty cash
• Complete ad hoc tasks as requested

• Must have accounts payable experience in a large international multicurrency environment.
• Ideally AAT part or fully qualified.
• Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• SAP accounting software experience preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Knowledge of VAT required - basic rules affecting UK and international invoices.

What we offer:

• A competitive salary package with annual "Value Sharing Bonus" paid to all employees (subject to rules of the scheme).
• A generous contributory pension scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays).
• Employee discounts on Continental tyres.
• Death in service insurance.
• Flexible working options.  
• Free on-site parking.
• On-going training and excellent personal development opportunities.
• Workwear provided annually.

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Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic and transportation. In 2022, Continental generated sales of €39.4 billion and currently employs around 200,000 people in 57 countries and markets.

The Automotive group sector comprises technologies for passive safety, brake, chassis, motion and motion control systems. Innovative solutions for assisted and automated driving, display and operating technologies, as well as audio and camera solutions for the vehicle interior, are also part of the portfolio, as is intelligent information and communication technology for the mobility services of fleet operators and commercial vehicle manufacturers. Comprehensive activities relating to connectivity technologies, vehicle electronics and high-performance computers round off the range of products and services.