Accounts Payable Administrator

John Crane, a business of Smiths Group, is a global leader in mission-critical flow control solutions for energy and process industries. Job Purpose: The Accounts Payable Administrator is an important role in the Accounts Payable team to ensure the accurate processing and payment of vendor invoices and the operation of the related financial controls. The team uses the Esker Accounts Payable system to read all vendor invoices and integrate with SAP ERP system. The Accounts Payable Administrator will focus on supporting particular internal customers and work closely with stakeholders to resolve queries and issues to ensure invoices are processed accurately and paid in accordance with the agreed terms.

Responsibilities: Receipt and processing of vendor invoices;
Obtaining of approval of Non-Purchase Order invoices in accordance with the Delegated Authorities;
Matching of invoice details to Purchase Order details;
Positive verification of vendor bank details;
Investigating and able to explain supplier invoice queries;
Preparation of SAP Payment Proposals and upload to banking platform;
Review of aged receipts report (GRIR) for missing invoices;
Supporting Internal and External Audits Other AP activities as required like aged creditors, month end report. Planning and Decision Making: The ability to work to deadlines and on different shifts, as applicable. A flexible approach and the ability to work on own initiative is essential. A good team player. Impact and Scope: Ability to work in a Shared Service Centre environment for multiple companies from vari