Accounts Payable Administrator 18M FTC
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19 hours ago
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Job Summary
Introduction
Saab in UK is growing rapidly with over 500 colleagues across eight sites. We bring together Swedish heritage and British expertise to drive innovation in areas such as software engineering underwater robotics radars AI and armed forces training. Joining Saab in UK means contributing to the security and resilience of society while building a career with real scope for personal and professional growth.
What you will be part of
Explore a wealth of possibilities. Take on challenges create smart inventions and grow beyond. This is a place for curious minds brave pioneers and everyone in between. Together we achieve the extraordinary each bringing our unique perspectives. Your part matters.
Saab is a leading defence and security company with an enduring mission to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by its 26000 talented people Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer and more sustainable world.
Saab designs manufactures and maintains advanced systems in aeronautics weapons command and control sensors and underwater systems. Saab is headquartered in Sweden. It has major operations all over the world and is part of the domestic defence capability of several nations. Read more about ushere.
The Role
We are seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Administrator to join our finance team on a fixed term contract for 18 months.
The role will focus on reviewing and processing supplier invoices reconciling supplier ledgers and managing staff expenses. This position suits someone with strong numerical skills accuracy and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
Key Responsibilities
- Invoice Review & Processing:
- Work closely with the Central AP team in Sweden attending regular meetings and aligning AP processes across the Global company and Local practice
- Act as the key point of contact between UK stakeholders and the AP team in Sweden.
- Review supplier invoices for accuracy correct coding and approval before posting.
- Match invoices to purchase orders and delivery notes where applicable.
- Ensure all invoices comply with company policies and VAT requirements.
- Matching Direct debit payments and Invoices/ Account Contras
- Supplier Ledger Reconciliation:
- Reconcile supplier statements with purchase ledger records.
- Investigate and resolve any invoice or payment discrepancies.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date supplier records.
- Month End Routines
- Establish month end Controls in the UK to support AP Statutory reporting and ICM.
- Monthly Reports Spend Reports Trends Supplier concerns
- Expense Management:
- Process and verify employee expense claims in line with company policy.
- Track and reconcile expense reports
- Support the finance team with expense reporting and budgeting.
- General Finance Administration:
- Assist with month-end close activities (e.g. reconciliations accruals).
- Maintain organized and accurate financial records.
- Provide administrative support to the wider finance function.
Experience & Qualifications
- 12 years experience in an accounts payable role.
- Good understanding of basic bookkeeping and invoice processing.
- Proficient in Excel and accounting systems (e.g. Xero Sage QuickBooks).
- Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
By submitting an application to Saab UK you consent to undertaking workforce screening activities that may include but are not limited to: Baseline Personnel Security checks National Security Vetting reference checks verification of working rights and in all circumstances preferred candidates will be placed through a security interview.
Required Experience:
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Key Skills
- Account Payable
- Vendor Invoices
- Wire Transfer
- Data Entry
- Journal Entries
- General Ledger Accounting
- Accounting
- Excel
- ACH
- Reporting
- Credit Card
- Financial statement
- ADP
- Setup
- CPA
About Company
Company in Brief Saab serves the global market with world-leading products, services and solutions from military defence to civil security. With operations on every continent, Saab continuously develops, adapts and improves new technology to meet customers’ changing needs. At Saab we ... View more
