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Accounts Assistant, Accounts Payable - UK London, England

Covanta

Full Time London, England 24457 - 32600 GBP ANNUAL Today

Job description

Join us in creating a sustainable future and becoming a protector of tomorrow!

Accounts Payable Assistant UK

This position, working under the direction of the facility Financial Controllers, will facilitate accounts payable process while building sound relationships with suppliers and other teams. Responsibilities will include managing the day to day posting and processing of purchase orders, purchase invoices, reconciliation of bank statements, preparation of payments, liaising with supplier and supporting supplier queries. Support the local finance director and the local team in the required area of analysis, administration and/or other as required.

Responsibilities:

Matching of supplier invoices to corresponding PO’s and delivery notes
Accurate coding and processing invoices in PeopleSoft
Processing staff expenses and reconciling to the underlying receipts
Processing credit card and booking into the accounting system
Ensure allocations of payments and receipts working with the necessary people to correct any errors
Review of weekly payment run for authorisation
Ensure all suppliers/vendors are correctly set up on the accounting system
Support with supplier queries i.e., payment queries/ reconciling statements
Record VAT correctly (exposure to intra EU and reverse charge accounting of VAT an advantage)
Review VAT treatment on sales and purchases and the prepare VAT return

Weekly bank reconciliation of bank accounts

Support month end processes including AR & AP, preparation of journals and accruals, balance sheet reconciliations to ensure they are complete and up-to date and any differences reconciled
Liaise with the purchasing manager and review purchase orders

Support and contribute to ensuring the correct operation of the purchase order processing system

Assist in identifying processes improvements including standardisation of practice across the entities and consistency with corporate policies and practices
Support with year end and audit processes
Ad hoc projects/tasks as required

Covanta is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.

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