The Accounts Payable Team Member will be responsible for ensuring that all company vendor liabilities are accurately recorded, approved, and paid on time. 

Key tasks and accountabilities

• Invoice & payment processing

• Mail sort & OCR validation

• Mailbox management & query resolutions

• High volume invoice processing – manual coding, 2-way and 3-way PO match

• Process manual & automatic payment runs

• Manage and prioritise key suppliers to maximise discounts and ensure the smooth running of production

• Vendor statement reconciliations

• Regular review and maintenance of vendor open items

• Ensure all tasks are completed in line with all Approval Matrices, SOX & audit controls

• Ensure all tasks are completed whilst maintaining data security

• Assist with other processing & tasks during busy periods, holiday & absence cover as required by AP team management

• Additional project work may be required

Experience required

• Understanding and experience of basic accounting principles

• Administrative experience

Skills and strengths required

• Responsible, willing to take ownership

• Good problem-solving skills

• Excellent prioritisation skills

• Detail oriented, accurate

• Good analytical skills

• Proficient in excel and word

• Excellent communicator – able to communicate effectively and professionally on all levels

• Able to work well under pressure

• Flexible – can adapt to changing priorities and situations

• Highly self-motivated

If you wish to discuss anything regarding this position and/or your application to this role, please reach out directly to our Recruitment Manager at Kally.simmonds@harpercollins.co.uk with subject heading ‘Vacancy Query’ plus the job title and we will aim to get back to you within 5 working days.