Accounts Payable Administrator – Start Date: A.S,A.P

Industry:
Finance/Accounting – Other Finance/Accounting
Job Salary: Market Related
Workplace: On-site

Core Roles & Responsibilities – Accounts Payable Administrator

• Processing supplier invoices
o Receive, check, and capture invoices accurately
o Match invoices to purchase orders and delivery notes (3-way matching)
o Ensure invoices are authorised according to company policy

• Supplier account management
o Reconcile supplier statements to the creditor’s ledger
o Investigate and resolve discrepancies or queries with suppliers
o Maintain accurate supplier records and banking details

• Payments
o Prepare payment runs (EFT, or electronic payments)
o Ensure payments are made within agreed credit terms
o Obtain payment approvals and process payments in the accounting system

• Creditor reconciliations
o Perform monthly supplier reconciliations
o Identify missing invoices, duplicate entries, or pricing errors
o Ensure balances are correct before month-end close

• Month-end & reporting support
o Assist with month-end closing procedures
o Provide creditors aging reports
o Accrue expenses where invoices are outstanding

• Compliance & controls
o Ensure VAT/GST is correctly applied and recorded
o Adhere to internal controls and audit requirements
o Maintain proper filing and document control (physical or digital)

• Communication & query handling
o Respond to supplier payment and statement queries
o Liaise with procurement, stores, and finance teams
o Escalate unresolved issues when necessary

• General administration
o Archive invoices and supporting documents
o Support audits by providing required documentation
o Assist with ad-hoc finance tasks as required

Typical Systems & Skills Involved
• Accounting software (e.g. Sage, Pastel, SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks)
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Good time management and ability to meet deadlines
• Basic understanding of accounting principles and VAT
• Clear communication and problem-solving skills

Email address: [email protected]

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