Accounts Payable Administrator (Temporary)

About the role

Lotus UK Manufacturing is looking for an Accounts Payable Administrator to join its Finance Department at its Hethel, Norfolk manufacturing plant. This is a temporary, hybrid role based on site at least 3 days per week, with an ASAP start date. The position is paid through a supporting recruitment agency at £13.91 per hour.

Key responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices accurately within agreed timelines, including VAT administration
• Investigate and resolve supplier queries in a timely and professional manner
• Reconcile supplier statements to ledger balances and perform reconciliations and error checks on control accounts and intercompany balances
• Distribute supplier correspondence and ensure documentation is properly filed
• Liaise with internal teams to resolve invoice disputes and approval issues
• Raise and manage supplier debit notes and cancellations
• Maintain accurate data in the finance system and prepare supplier payment runs and post to the cash book
• Identify process improvements and provide feedback and training to relevant teams

Required profile

• Proven experience in an Accounts Payable role is preferred but not essential
• Strong communication skills with a customer-focused mindset
• Able to work independently as well as part of a team
• Proactive, organised and able to take ownership of work
• Minimum of GCSE Grade C (or equivalent) in Maths and English
• Eligible to work in the UK without visa sponsorship

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel