Accounts Payable Controller

Accounts Payable Controller £42,805 (With incremental increases) Spirit AeroSystems is one of the worlds largest manufacturers of aerostructures for commercial airplanes, defence platforms, and business/regional jets. With expertise in metallic and advanced composite manufacturing solutions, the companys core products include fuselages, integrated wings and wing components, and nacelles. Also, Spirit serves the aftermarket for commercial and business/regional jets. Headquartered in Wichita, Kansas, Spirit has facilities in the U.S., U.K., France, Malaysia, and Morocco. More information is available at: These opportunities, based at our Belfast site, offer: 36 hour working week (half day Friday) Generous holidays Range of flexible schedules Defined Contribution Pension Scheme Generous Life cover Company occupational sick scheme On site Occupational Health Department Employee Assistance Program Professional development and growth Coaching and mentoring Opportunity for advancement Free car parking Enhanced maternity pay We offer an exciting opportunity to join our Finance Department. Working within a fast-paced finance team, you will take sole charge for the accounts payable area and be highly visible to all areas of operations and the business. Ensure all month end deadlines are met in relation to source transactional information, reports, and analysis. Ensuring compliance with regulatory reporting and maintain associated Audit controls. Creating and maintaining accurate supplier account records Manage and process high volume of supplier invoices into relevant finance systems while assessing the validity and accuracy of invoices received from the business. Resolve vendor account queries including coordinating account queries both internally and externally until a resolution is reached Continuous improvement focused and adherence to strong internal control framework Adopt to everchanging demands of a busy team whilst maintaining accuracy Develop and provide key AP metrics for the AP function It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that sufficient detail is provided on the application form to demonstrate how the applicant meets essential job criteria, as this alone will be used for vetting purposes. Essential Criteria Candidates must have: A minimum of an Accounting Technician Qualification with 3 years experience in an AP role including at least one year in a supervisory AP role OR A lesser qualification with at least 4 years experience in an AP role, at least one of these years in a supervisory AP role. AND A high degree of computer literacy with the capability to operate mainframe and micro based systems with experiencemanaging complex reporting data and analysis of that data. An ability to interact positively and assertively with a wide range of personnel at various levels within the Company. Experience in vendor reconciliation experience is required to protect from financial risks. Desirable Criteria SAP experience desirable especially in an AP environment VAT knowledge would be an advantage Completed applications must be submitted by 12pm on Friday 22nd November 2024. We employ people from all sections of the community and are committed to the appointment of the best candidate based upon the merit principle alone. In pursuit of our equal opportunities programme, we would particularly welcome more applications from Catholics and females, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce. Skills: Accounts Accounts Payable Benefits: See Advert