Accounts Payable Clerk

Accounts Payable Clerk Northampton Formula 1 Initial 6 month contract

This amazing long-term contract role for an Accounts Payable Clerk is a unique opportunity to showcase your expertise and skills within the F1 industry, in Brixworth Northamptonshire.
You will be a key member within the team and the person that secures this position will be crucial to the success of this dynamic company on its race/road/hybrid projects.

What you will do
Our Accounts Payable team are responsible for pro-actively managing supplier accounts, to ensure all suppliers are paid within their agreed terms. We have invested heavily in a highly automated Invoice Processing system which has transformed the role from a traditional processing role to a proactive forward-looking role, driving process improvement and communicating with suppliers directly to resolve issues.

The Accounts Payable department is closely aligned with stakeholders around the business and provide KPI reports and dashboards that aid problem resolution which may have resulted in delayed payment to a supplier.

Core responsibilities of the role include:

• Be the first point of contact for suppliers in problem resolution
• Work with internal stakeholders, such as purchasing, to drive process improvements that result in quicker payment periods to suppliers
• Deliver KPI reporting and details of where bottlenecks may be occuring
• Preparation of materials for Annual Statutory Account audits, including supplier statement reconciliations
• Ownership of statement software, working with external software provider to develop it into a supplier portal
• Accurately review, code and process vendor invoices
• Perform monthly reconciliations of vendor ledgers, proactively resolving any issues and working with internal and external stakeholders to pay overdue invoices

We are looking for a candidate who can take a proactive approach to supplier queries until a full resolution has been achieved also someone capable of demonstrating an inquisitive approach to all aspect of work in order develop a understanding of the business which will in turn drive solutions. We would like you to be:

Be skilled at

• Working collaboratively and building positive, constructive relationships
• Being inquisitive to understand the route source of any issues and then proactive to implementing a solution

Have experience of

• 2+ years of accounts payable experience in a corporate environment
• Verifying, classifying, and recording accounts payable data
• Communication with internal and external stakeholders, both written and verbal
• Working within a team in a fast paced environment

Demonstrate knowledge of

• Microsoft Excel
• Good communication both written and verbal

Hold these qualifications

• Maths GCSE level 5 or above
• English Language GCSE level 5 or above

Be

• Highly attentive to detail
• Curious about how businesses operate, with the ability to critically evaluate and interpret different data sources
• Accountable for delivering high quality, accurate work
• Highly organised to manage a dynamic workload

What you will get:

• Outstanding contract rate of pay
• Opportunity to join a race team with the culture and buzz that accompanies such; not just a corporate company.
• State of the art facilities including onsite subsidised restaurant, gym and parking
• Easy access to site

Applications:

Please apply with updated CV and details of current rate/salary and notice period. If you are shortlisted, you will be contacted prior to submission. However please contact Michael Sorfleet by email or (phone number removed) if you have any questions.

Please note, these positions CANNOT support sponsorship

If this role is not for you, but you know some who may be interested, please forward this email on to them. We offer a referral scheme.

Arden White is an equal opportunities employer. If you have any specific requirements or require assistance or reasonable adjustments to be made for you during the selection process due to disability or long-term health condition, we will do our best to assist you.