Purchase Ledger Assistant

*Purchase Ledger Assistant, Accounts Payable-Chester-3 month contract*

Bank of America Merrill Lynch based in Chester require a Purchase Ledger Assistant with relevant accounts payable (AP) experience.

Skill set
* University Degree with accounting degree/background preferred or relevant AP experience
* Proficiency with MS Word, Excel and Outlook
* Strong written and verbal Communication skills and ability to communicate effectively with staff and levels of business unit and Finance management
* Able to work under pressure
* Good team player
* Excellent attention to detail
* Excellent oral and written communication skills
* High volume processing background
* Knowledge of Ariba and/or electronic invoice and Concur T&E processing in terms of Front End functionality a plus
* Strong data analysis skills
* The role is non-technical, but a basic knowledge of the technologies (Ariba, Oracle, advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, PowerPoint) would be an advantage
* Understanding of, and can operate in an environment of shared ownership
* Ability to operate successfully with little supervision

Responsibilities

Operations and Client Services Responsibilities:
* Document preparation and scanning of invoices in the electronic Ariba Invoicing and Oracle AP. Implement processing efficiencies to reduce the number of manually processed invoices and drive down the cost/transaction (Ariba Invoicing, Spreadsheet Uploads, P-Card)
* Provide highest quality Customer Service. Respond to e-mail and phone inquiries from employees and ML/BANA vendors regarding status of invoice and T&E payments. Handle escalated calls from senior management.
* Categorise types of calls and e-mails for further analytical review and to identify training issues with the field
Assist Project Manager as a SME on AP/T&E related projects
*Ensure all invoices are billed properly to Merrill Lynch or Bank of America and have proper VAT treatment

Ariba Queues:
*Liaise with International Accounts Payable team in the US
*Research duplicate and unusual invoices

Client Service:
*Responsible for the first-level troubleshoot and escalate issues to AP team leader as needed
Identify training opportunities with the users through analysing travel expense reports in Concur

*Purchase Ledger Assistant, Accounts Payable-Chester-3 month contract*

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