Accounts Payable Specialist

We have a fantastic opportunity for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join our busy Head Office team in Eastleigh.

Reporting to the Accounts Payable Supervisor you will play a crucial part within our large Finance team. Ideally you will be an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist, a solid team player with excellent communication skills, highly organised, and agile in your approach.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process supplier payments in a timely and accurate manner;
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of internal payment requests;
• Ensure all payment requests/ expense claims and are checked and prepared for input onto the DMS promptly and accurately;
• Ensure all supporting documentation is digitally recorded;
• Ensure all requests are authorised within the approval lines which are laid down in the Financial Commitments Policy
• Bank reconciliation

About You

We are looking for an organised, confident, and highly motivated individual who thrives within fast-paced environments. You will:

• Be proficient in dealing with a large number of wide-ranging suppliers (e.g., vehicle and parts manufacturers);
• Be able to work well independently, but also be able to collaborate as a team.
• Be a rapid learner;
• Have a good practical excel knowledge, and confident using a variety of computer systems;
• Have excellent communication skills;
• Be highly organised with the ability to pay meticulous attention to detail; and
• Have previously worked in the automotive industry (advantageous but not essential).
• Have proven experience of working in a busy finance department with expertise in purchase ledger;
• Help drive improvement in your business performance.

The Rewards

As well as a competitive salary and performance related bonus, we offer a structured career with the opportunity for personal development and training within our rewarding environment. In addition, you can expect the following benefits:

• Bespoke induction and learning programme and comprehensive ongoing training throughout your career;
• Access to car benefit scheme from day one;
• Enhanced family leave benefit;
• Life Insurance;
• Bupa Healthcare Cash Plan for you and your family;
• Opportunity to join the company pension scheme;
• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), increasing with length of service;
• Discounts on new vehicle, used vehicle, service and parts purchases;
• Various perks and discounts with high street and online retailers and services.

Hendy Induction - please be advised that any new starters joining the business in their first week will be expected to attend a structured induction programme that will involve 2 days at our training academy in Portsmouth. More details will be shared at interview.

The Company

Hendy Group is a family-run business with over 80 sites along the South Coast. At Hendy, we aim to deliver a premium experience as we have done for 165 years, all in an effort to achieve our vision of delivering 100% customer and colleague satisfaction; our forward-thinking, progressive outlook perfectly complements our values with honesty, quality, care and customer service at the heart of the company, as they have been since 1859.

If you possess the necessary experience and skills and would like to be part of Hendy Group’s success, select Apply Now.