Accounts Payable Assistant FTC M/F

Job description

Entity

Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aircraft propulsion and equipment, space and defense markets. Safran has a global presence, with more than 58,000 employees and sales of 16.5 billion euros in 2017. Working alone or in partnership, Safran holds world or European leadership positions in its core markets. Safran is listed on the Euronext Paris stock exchange, and is part of the CAC 40 and Euro Stoxx 50 indices.
In February 2018, Safran took control of Zodiac Aerospace, significantly expanding its aircraft equipment activities. Zodiac Aerospace has 32,500 employees and generated sales of 5.1 billion euros for its fiscal year ended August 31, 2017.

Safran is ranked among the Top 100 Global Innovators by Thomson Reuters and is featured on the "Happy at work" rankings. The Group places fourth on the Universum ranking for the favorite companies of newly-qualified engineers in France.

Job details

Main domain/Job field

Support functions - Economy & Finance

Job title

Accounts Payable Assistant FTC M/F

Contract length

6 months

Employment type

Fixed Term contract

Professional category

Administrative staff

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Processing purchase invoices onto ERP system, ensuring accuracy in matching and posting.
• Ensure that non purchase order invoices obtain the necessary level of authorisation.
• Build excellent relationships with Suppliers and internal departments to resolve any queries on a timely basis.
• Reconciling suppliers statements to AP Ledger and GRNI (goods received no invoiced).
• Investigate & resolve discrepancies on supplier accounts, requesting copy invoices/credit notes where necessary
• Scanning of invoices as and when required.
• Follow procedures, accurately and paying attention to detail.
• Weekly Payment runs, all currencies.
• Support the Team Leader with month end duties and cross ledger working.

Additional description

Desired profile

Other Responsibilities:

• Propose improvements of tools, processes and procedures fostering operational excellence and encourage others to support these initiatives.
• Attend meetings at other locations, as required.
• Undertake any other duties as reasonably required within your competency.
• Adhere to all Company policies and procedures.
• Undertake any training and development activities at the request of your line manager.
• Take care of your own safety and the safety of others at all times.
• Represent the Company in a professional manner at all times.

Travel specifictity

Some UK travel required.

Candidate skills & requirements

Education:
Recognised Accounting Qualification desirable but not essential.
Customer Service Qualification would be an advantage.

Professional Experience & Knowledge:
Demonstrable experience of Purchase Ledger.
Excellent team player.
Intermediate Excel skills.
Excellent communication and attention to detail skills.
Previous experience of working with SAP to process invoices.
A full practical understanding of the Purchase to Pay process (P2P)