Accounts Payable Officer
4 days ago
Witney
Accounts Payable OfficerLocation: WitneySalary: £28,000 - £32,000About UsThe Transforming Learning Group (TLG) delivers ICT support, MIS services, GDPR expertise and consultancy to over 5,000 schools across England. With more than 500 colleagues across our eight brands including turn IT on, School ICT Services, SalamanderSoft, GDPR Sentry, Locker, Vital York, EduFin and SBM Services. We are committed to helping schools focus on teaching and learning by managing their technology effectively. This role you will be working & Supporting turn IT on invoices.We are a collaborative, supportive employer, where people feel trusted, respected and encouraged to contribute to continuous improvement.The RoleAs our business continues to grow, we are looking for an organised and proactive Accounts Payable Officer to join our Finance team. This role is based in our Witney office 3 days a week and you can work from home 2 days a week.You will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of the purchase ledger, maintaining strong supplier relationships and supporting internal stakeholders. This is a fast-paced role suited to someone who takes pride in accuracy, enjoys problem-solving and is keen to contribute to improving finance processes.Key ResponsibilitiesProcess supplier invoices accurately and in a timely mannerMatch invoices to purchase orders and resolve any discrepanciesMaintain the purchase ledger, ensuring it is accurate and up to datePrepare and process supplier payment runs in line with agreed termsAct as the first point of contact for supplier queriesReconcile supplier statements and investigate outstanding balancesProcess employee expenses and company credit card transactionsSupport month-end processes and reporting requirementsMaintain supplier records in line with internal controlsAssist with weekly cashflow forecastsBuild effective relationships with colleagues to ensure timely approvalsIdentify and support improvements to systems and processesProvide support across the wider finance team where requiredAbout YouYou will be someone who takes pride in delivering accurate work and providing a high level of service. You will enjoy working collaboratively while also being comfortable managing your own workload.You will also bring:Previous experience in an Accounts Payable or Purchase Ledger roleStrong attention to detail and organisational skillsGood working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Office applicationsConfident communication skills and a professional approachA proactive mindset, with a willingness to learn and improve processesThe ability to prioritise tasks and work both independently and as part of a teamDesirableExperience with Access Financials (Access Dimensions) or similar systemsExperience with automated purchase-to-pay processesExperience working in a multi-entity or growing businessExperience processing expenses and company credit cardsOur ValuesWe are proud of how we work together and the service we provide to our schools. Our values guide everything we do:We careWe think yesWe are clear and straightforwardWe commit to excellenceWe deliver on our promisesWe are one teamREF-229 361TPBN1_UKTJ