Accounts payable finance officer

The Client: Our client is a leading Global Services Group based in Abingdon. They rsquo;re projects are all around you. They define, design, and manage projects that create shared value to a complex, urbanising and resource-scarce world. Their people are their success. They need talented individuals who share the same passion on solving the problems that matter and where you rsquo;ll be supported every step of the way. If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, then perhaps you should apply ? The Opportunity: For this Accounts Payable Finance Officer, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of the accounts payable function as part of a large high-volume team. Also, you will be given the opportunity to be involved in a new core UK finance system. Some of the key responsibilities for this successful individual would be but no limited to: * Ensuring all staff expenses received are authorised and coded appropriately and are in line with Groups expense policy and processed to strict deadlines * Check validate and audit all expense claims for accuracy and ensure all receipts are attached and the VAT has been calculated correctly to ensure they are processed in the Oracle finance system and paid on time * Liaising with the relevant employee and approvers regarding any queries on the expense claim submitted * Responsible for ensuring New Supplier and New Clients accounts are set up on the system and maintaining existing account details * Dealing with all queries relating to new suppliers and client set up from both internal and external stakeholders * Ensuring all control and validation check on supplier bank details are completed in advance of any new supplier being set up * Building and maintaining excellent working relationship with the wider finance/operations team and external clients * Dealing with all queries relating to Expenses, New Supplier and Client Set up accounts from both internal and external stakeholders * Support with the year end audit and provision of supporting information to auditors * Other ad hoc support to the wider finance, operations team if required The Candidate: The successful Accounts Payable Finance Officer, you will be/have: You will play a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of the accounts payable function as part of a large high-volume team. * Experience of working within a finance team and or accounts payable team * Excellent numerical and analytical skills * A good working knowledge of accounts payable, experience of working in a high volume fast paced environment * Strong attention to detail with excellent verbal and written communication skills * A professional can-do attitude with excellent problem-solving skills * Proficiency using Microsoft office and finance software, Oracle would be great * Competent with Microsoft Excel (V-Lookups, Pivot Tables) Benefits: * 37.5 hours per week - (Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm) * 25 days holiday plus bank holidays * Pension Scheme to help you save for the future * Hybrid setting - (3 days in the office and 2 days at home, after probationary period) * A great working environment at their centrally located head office * Free breakfasts, fresh fruit and tea coffee * Regular team social events * Here you rsquo;ll find true support and encouragement * Encourage and value different ideas, perspectives, and styles of thinking * Free and on-site parking You rsquo;ll be joining a diverse community and a company that puts its people first and prioritises their wellbeing. Please contact for a confidential discussion