lidl jobs – Accounts Payable Officer In Portsmouth

Overview

Position Title: Accounts Payable Officer

Company: lidl

Location: Portsmouth, UK

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Accounts Payable Officer to join the Accounting department within our Stock Accounting team. A highly organised, vibrant, and fast paced department, responsible for ensuring payment deadlines for the UK are met. You will form an integral part of a large team, providing an effective and efficient accounts payable function, where you will utilise your accounting experience, exceptional organisational skills, and impeccable attention to detail. If you thrive in a deadline oriented, fast moving environment, this may be an ideal role for you.

Responsibilities:

• Supporting managers in the implementation of processes and upholding existing high standards
• Reconciling suppliers’ statements
• Processing a high volume of invoices received from suppliers using our bespoke accounting invoice matching software
• Recognising trends in data and the affect they have on the department and wider business
• Assisting in month-end and year-end tasks
• General ad hoc admin duties
• Liaising with suppliers and solving their queries
• Liaising with various internal Head Office Departments responding to last minute challenges and requests as they arise
• Supporting existing and new members of the team
• Prioritising conflicting deadlines

Requirements:

• Significant experience within an Accounts Payable environment is essential, with proven experience processing large volumes of invoices daily
• Robust core knowledge of accounting principles, with AAT/ACCA/Bookkeeping training being desirable
• Flexible, used to problem solving and capable of demonstrating initiative
• Strong Excel and Word skills
• Proficient user for SAP FI/ SAP MM
• Self-motivated with exemplary organisational skills, being able to multi-task and manage their own workload
• Outstanding attention to detail, with strong numerical skills, working precisely under pressure
• Excellent communication skills and confidence in partnering with stakeholders