Accounts Assistant

Who We Are:

Since 1906, New Balance has empowered people through sport and craftsmanship to create positive change in communities around the world. We innovate fearlessly, guided by our core values and driven by the belief that conventions were meant to be challenged. We foster a culture in which every associate feels welcomed and respected, where leaders and creatives are inspired to shape the world of tomorrow by taking bold action today. At New Balance, We Got Now.

JOB MISSION:

As an Accounts Assistant you will be responsible for managing and sorting high volumes of invoices. Working as part of a team you will use a variety of OCR systems to help coordinate all invoices. This is a great opportunity for anyone looking to start their career within a finance role. New Balance will support with studying for your AAT.

This is a 12 month Fixed Term Contract with the opportunity to be extended or made permanent in the future. We offer hybrid working and a flexibility to working hours to accommodate for a healthy work life balance.

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Review invoices & credit notes sent from suppliers daily
• Use OCR technology to enter data onto accounting software
• Transfer invoices from log to ledger via PA approvals
• Match invoices against purchase orders and receipts
• Communicate with different departments to ensure valid approval of contracted costs
• Posting cash from various bank statements
• Reviewal of multiple Accounts Payable inboxes
• Resolve supplier queries by either telephone or email
• Supplier statement reconciliation
• Reviewal of outstanding cash without any invoices
• Log into supplier portals and retrieve invoices required
• Post direct invoices & credits when invoices will not be issued
• Ad-hoc administration tasks where necessary

REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESS:

• Previous Accounts Payable processing would be ideal
• AAT Level 2 Qualified or studying towards
• Ability to pick up new IT systems quickly
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Be able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Organise and prioritise workload on a weekly basis
• Deadline driven
• Team Player

Equal Opportunity Employer:

New Balance is committed to equality of opportunity for all current and prospective associates regardless of age, disability, race, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnership and gender reassignment. We are an equal opportunity employer and support a culture of diversity and inclusion.

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