Creditors Administrator

About the position

Creditors Administrator / Cost Accounting

We are looking for an experienced finance professional with a strong creditors background together with cost accounting, stock/inventory and costing experience.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the full creditors function while supporting cost accounting and inventory-related financial controls.

Key Responsibilities

• Reconcile all creditor statements to the age payable report monthly
• Capture and process supplier invoices and credit notes accurately on the accounting system
• Match invoices to purchase orders and delivery notes (three-way matching)
• Reconcile supplier statements to the creditors ledger monthly
• Resolve supplier and internal account queries and discrepancies
• Prepare payment batches for approval in line with agreed payment terms
• Process EFT payments and ensure remittance advices are sent to suppliers
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date supplier records, including banking details, contact information and tax documentation
• Assist with month-end and year-end creditors reconciliations and reporting
• Monitor creditors age analysis and follow up on overdue or disputed accounts
• Liaise with suppliers regarding account queries, statements and outstanding balances
• Ensure compliance with company policies, VAT regulations and internal controls
• Assist with accruals and completion of credit applications
• Assist with cost accounting and costing-related functions
• Assist with stock and inventory accounting, reconciliations and controls
• Monitor and investigate inventory and costing variances where required

Requirements

• Relevant Accounting/Finance qualification
• Cost accounting background is essential
• Stock/inventory and costing experience is essential
• Previous creditors/accounts payable experience
• Experience in a Cost Accountant or similar finance environment would be advantageous
• CIMA qualification or studies towards CIMA would be highly advantageous
• Good understanding of accounting principles, reconciliations and financial controls
• Strong Excel skills
• Experience working on an accounting/ERP system
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work accurately to deadlines

Package

Salary/package is negotiable depending on the candidate's cost accounting experience, qualifications and level of stock/inventory and costing exposure.

Desired Skills:

• reconcilation
• month end procedures
• General Ledger
• inventory processes

Desired Work Experience:

• 2 to 5 years Accounts Payable / Receivable

About The Employer:

Established company