Accounts Payable Assistant

Accounts Payable Assistant

Company Overview:

For over 75 years, WIKA has been a renowned partner and competent specialist for any task in the field of measurement technology. With steadily growing efficiency, innovative technologies are applied when developing new products and system solutions. The reliability of the products and the readiness to face all challenges of the market have been the key factors for WIKA achieving a leading position in the global market.

Within the WIKA Group, currently 11,200 employees are dedicated to maintain and improve technology in pressure, temperature, force and level measurement, and also in the fields of flow measurement, calibration and SF6  gas solutions.

WIKA Instruments in Sevenoaks provide pressure, temperature, level, flow, force and related calibration instruments. Our facility includes an engineering services department with repair, modification and calibration capability as well as incorporating the TC Fluid Control, level manufacturing capability and our ATEX approved electrical temperature manufacturing line. 

Why Join WIKA?

• Join a global market leader in measurement technology with over 75 years of innovation.
• Be part of a collaborative local team with support from an international organisation.
• Receive ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Opportunities for career progression within WIKA's global business.
• Competitive benefits package including pension up to 10% and employee health and wellbeing initiatives.
• International career opportunities within the WIKA Group.
• Hybrid working and flexible working opportunities where possible.
• 24.5 days holiday + birthday day off.
• Regular company social events throughout the year.

Your activities

• Processing purchase ledger invoices using automated invoice processing software.
• Supplier statement reconciliations.
• Dealing with invoice discrepancies.
• Reconciling intercompany accounts.
• Monitoring of the accounts inbox.
• Using the in-house invoice approval workflow and archiving software solution.
• Assist Finance Manager with other Month End, Year End and ad hoc activities.
• 1 year fixed-term contract. Part time: 5 days per week, 4 hours per day. 

Your profile

• AAT Qualification or part qualified, or equivalent qualification preferred.
• Previous experience in an office environment, desirable but not essential.
• Must be personable, approachable, presentable, and interactive, with a “hands-on” approach.
• Excellent communication skills required and ability to communicate at all levels within the organisation.
• Must be computer literate and comfortable with Excel – training will be provided for other software applications.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

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