Accounts Payable Assistant

Title:Accounts Payable AssistantCompany:Ipsen Biopharm LtdJob Description:Ipsen is a growing and dynamic specialty-driven biopharmaceutical company focussed on innovation and specialty care.The patient is at the heart of everything we do, and we also care for our employees because they are the ambassadors who truly make a difference. We attract and develop bold, agile and entrepreneurial individuals who take full ownership of their decisions, leaders drawn by a purpose to make a direct impact through their work in people's lives, all of which is underpinned by our Ipsen Way of Being.The role of the Accounts Payable Assistant is to operate in the Finance Shared Service Centre team, within the framework of the Company and Group accounting policies, procedures and internal controls.You will play a key role in ensuring appropriate, accurate and timely invoice, travel and expense processing and payments for Ipsen Legal Entities as well as production of other financial information as required allowing the reporting of statutory accounts.Key responsibilitiesScan invoices and data onto relevant data capture system used for invoice data and approvalsVerify scanned invoices for accuracyEnter and match invoices to purchase orders according to defined procedures and targetsEnter invoices without purchase orders according to defined procedures and targetsProcess daily travel & expense claimsDeal with telephone & e-mail enquiries.Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies.Verify and escalate invoices awaiting authorisation or further actionInput data for Key Performance Indicators relating to invoice processing.Execute payment runsUndertake problem-solving in areas relevant to primary dutiesFollow and encourage others within the business to follow set procedures and processes.Adhoc work and cover work as required.What we're looking for...Previous experience working in a Shared Service Centre environment, preferably within a global matrix organisationExcellent communication and interpersonal abilitiesStrong analytical and problem-solving skills.Professional attitude and fully appreciative of the confidentialityAbility to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively.Knowledge of banking procedures and regulatory requirementsWhy Ipsen?We are a business that is experiencing exponential growth and change, therefore presenting a wide range of opportunities and challengesMajor £multi-million investment in a New Drug Product Facility to increase the scale and capability of our Wrexham site, ultimately enhancing the products we develop for our customersA fantastic culture and working environment with many long-serving employeesHuge commitment to Diversity & Inclusion - almost 50% of our top 160 leaders are womenA genuine focus on the environment and sustainability - our Wrexham site is powered by 100% renewable electricityCompetitive salaries and enhanced benefits package which includes annual bonus, generous pension scheme, wellness allowance and so much more.Awarded 'Best Workplaces' and 'Best Workplaces for Wellbeing' status in the Large Organisations category, as well as 'Best Workplaces for Women' in 2023.The pride of working for a company that directly impacts and changes lives for the betterTo all agencies: please no phone calls or emails to any employee of Ipsen in relation to this opening. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at Ipsen via email or any form of communication/method will be deemed the sole property of Ipsen, unless such search firms/employment agencies were engaged by Ipsen for this position and a valid agreement with Ipsen is in place. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of the Ipsen agency engagement process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid.#LI-HybridIPSEN is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications, individuals are encouraged to apply regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
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