New Balance - Accounts Payable Assistant - Warrington

Who We Are:

Since 1906, New Balance has empowered people through sport and craftsmanship to create positive change in communities around the world. We innovate fearlessly, guided by our core values and driven by the belief that conventions were meant to be challenged. We foster a culture in which every associate feels welcomed and respected, where leaders and creatives are inspired to shape the world of tomorrow by taking bold action today. At New Balance, We Got Now.

JOB MISSION:

To timely process invoices onto accounts payable ERP system ensuring accuracy for payment runs and management accounts. Assist other members of the AP team where applicable.

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Timely processing of all non-stock invoices relating from suppliers across UK.
• Ensure all invoices are coded correctly and matched to relevant Purchase order or emailed to relevant department for approval.
• Carry out regular Supplier statement reconciliations – requesting copy invoices if required.
• Reply promptly to any suppliers’ queries/disputes regarding payment.
• Action all supplier queries/disputes received both by phone & email promptly. Liaise with relevant internal department/person to ensure resolution.
• Setting up of New Supplier Accounts.

REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESS:

• Proven accounts payable experience working within a fast-paced Finance team.
• Excellent numeracy, keyboard skills and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to organise and prioritise your own workload and work to tight deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with an ability to work with external suppliers.
• IT skills – Excel (Vlookups/Pivot Tables), and the Microsoft Office suite. 
• Aurora (AS400) experience is preferable.

BENEFITS:

• Discretionary Bonus Opportunity
• Private Medical Insurance
• Dental Scheme
• Pension Scheme
• Flexible Working Hours (07:00 – 10:00 start, 15:00 -18:00 finish)
• Hybrid working (3 days on-site)
• 25 days Annual Leave per year
• Life Insurance
• On Site Gym
• Employee Discount
• Flexibility to Work from Anywhere for four weeks per year
• Wellbeing and Mental Health Benefit (24/7 Employment Assistance Program & Support)

Equal Opportunity Employer:

New Balance is committed to equality of opportunity for all current and prospective associates regardless of age, disability, race, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnership and gender reassignment.  We are an equal opportunity employer and support a culture of diversity and inclusion.

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