Part Time Accounts Payable Assistant

We are seeking an Accounts Payable Assistant to support on a Part Time basis for a 6mth FTC. This role will act as a support to the Purchase team and be a key contact for internal department heads and the AR team , to ensure the day to day actions are completed accurately and effectively, resolving any AR issues that may arise.

Who are we? 

Celebrating our Centenary, Banham is a family-owned, family-run business that has been providing security solutions since 1926. We operate throughout London and the Home Counties, offering a comprehensive service on all aspects of physical and electronic security. Most important, however, are the people who make up Banham. Our dedicated employees live and breathe collaboration; they inspire and learn from each other while upholding our standards of People, Service and Quality alongside our core values of Family, Pride and Trust. Employees who began their Banham careers as trainees now head our key departments, and we are proud to foster a working environment that encourages staff to stay with us for many years through continual training, internal mobility and development opportunities. 

What can you bring to Banham?

• Experience of implementing new processes to improve the overall AP process and have a desire to improve an evolving AP process.

• Minimum of 5 years' relevant/transferable AP experience gained in a commercial office environment.

• An independent, flexible, hands on and collaborative approach to work

• Knowledge of Sage X3 would be ideal but not essential.

• Good attention to detail

What will you be doing?

• Act as key point of contact with internal department heads, liaising on regular basis to address emerging supplier issues.

• Manage the day-to-day running of the purchase ledger, ensuring all supplier invoices have been entered and reconciled at the end of each month.

• Review and pay creditors within agreed payment terms.

• Manage supplier queries and expectations.

• Managing and processing weekly payment runs

• Processing invoices and taking a “hands-on” approach to team management

• Overseeing PO process and work with the business to resolve issues

• Recommending changes to improve the AP process (e.g. ap automation packages, identifying supplier relationships that need improving in order to negotiate purchasing position, setting up supplier portals etc.)

NB - This is a 6mth FTC for a Part Time Role (2.5 days per week Mon - Fri)

What will you get in return?

You will be entitled to a competitive salary of £28,000 PA (FTE) and a great range of benefits including:

• 33 days Annual Leave (includes bank holidays) (Pro Rated)

• Sick Pay that increases with length of service

• Subsidised Private Medical Cover after completing and passing probationary period

• Annual season ticket loan & Banham interest-free loan

• Cycle to work & Home & Tech scheme (each up to the value of £2k)

• Recruitment referral bonus scheme: Earning up to £1,000 per successful referral (T&Cs apply)

• Gym discount of up to 25%* (depending on Gym/Centre provider) at over 4,000 gyms, leisure centres, and yoga/Pilates studios

• Auto-enrolment into our pension scheme

• Training and development opportunities (including day releases for studies/exams)

• Company equipment tailored to your role (Car / Van, laptop, mobile, additional screens)

• Up to 50% off Banham products

• Banham Social Events

• Employee recognition rewards and moments of magic prizes

• Byond card - a workplace benefit to access exclusive offers and discounts on your everyday spend

• Personal Accident Insurance Scheme - Accidents at work and outside of work are both covered (including personal attacks and sport-related injuries)

• An employee assistance program (EAP) - a 24/7 free, confidential advice service for help with personal and professional problems. This benefit is available from day 1 and extends to your family

• Charity events throughout the year – Banham is proud to be working with The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity and sponsoring The Banham Marsden March since 2010. Over £17 million has been raised to make a difference for patients across the UK and the world for The Royal Marsden Trust.

If you share our values and have the drive and enthusiasm to help us fulfil our vision, of significant growth, we would love to hear from you. Please click APPLY now to register your interest.

Banham is an equal opportunities employer providing employment to its team members and applicants without regard for their sex, gender, race, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other category protected by law.

We welcome diversity and provide equal opportunities to applicants, based on experience, talent, and qualification for the job.