Accounts Assistant (AP)

Job Title: Accounts Assistant (AP) Location: Portsmouth (HM Naval Base) Service Area: Finance Hours of Work: 37 Per week What You’ll be doing: As part of a dynamic and driven finance team reporting to Accounting Transaction Manager, you’ll be responsible for the receipt and logging of supplier invoices. The main responsibility will be the processing of both supplier and customer invoices ensuring payments are made in a timely manner, in addition to monthly supplier reconciliations and aged payables analysis. You’ll also be responsible for monthly bank reconciliations, direct debit management, credit card control/posting and the all-round administration of documentation affiliated with supplier & customer invoicing. You’ll Have: A minimum of one year’s experience within a similar accounts payable/purchase ledger role, coupled with the essential competency of MS Excel at an intermediate level. You’ll also be a proficient user of financial/ERP systems (SAPB1 is desirable), as well as an ability to demonstrate a basic knowledge of accounting principles and internal/external query resolution. About you: You’ll be process and systems orientated, with a high degree of accuracy, attention to detail and have the ability to work within a small team environment. With excellent organisational skill and a methodical work approach, you’ll be able to champion strong relationships with both internal and external customers and be proactive in contributing to the wider business. You’ll get: A competitive salary coupled with 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, an enhanced pension scheme and life assurance. Also, you will have access to our in - house benefits and discounts programme for all colleagues, cycle to work scheme and continued professional career development. Lastly, you will also have access to flexible parental benefits (if applicable) and our internal employee assistance network, giving you the opportunity to reach the heights of success within your new position. Application process: Applications are urged to apply prior to the advertising closing date of Wednesday 20th November 2024 with a view of interviews scheduled to commence week commencing Monday 25th November 2024. For all queries, please contact the Recruitment Team in the first instance who will advise accordingly. About Us: KBS Maritime delivers Asset Management, Facilities Management and Energy Solutions across the maritime and defence environments. With parent companies KBR and BAE Systems, the JV has the pedigree of two global organisations, but we have the ethos of a small business where our people are valued and empowered to succeed. It’s a great place to work and we bring opportunity to all our team