Accounts Payable Administrator - #2192466

Contract type: Full time, permanent

Hours of work: 08:45 -17:30 with 45 mins lunch break, Monday to Friday

Location: Leeds, UK. Hybrid Working model is available.

About Hisense

Founded in 1969, Hisense is a global technology company dedicated to making innovative, high-quality products accessible to consumers worldwide.

With a diverse portfolio spanning televisions, refrigeration, laundry and other home appliances, Hisense continues to expand its presence in the UK and international markets.

To discover more about Hisense UK, please visit our website Hisense UK About

About the Role

We are looking for a highly organised and detail-oriented Accounts Payable Administrator to join our Finance team at Hisense UK.

The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day accounts payable operations, including processing supplier invoices, managing payments, maintaining accurate financial records and supporting internal financial controls. The role involves working closely with internal departments, suppliers and external stakeholders to ensure efficient and accurate financial processes.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Payable & Expense Management

• Review, verify and process supplier invoices and employee expense claims accurately and promptly through the company's expense management system.
• Maintain accurate purchase ledger records, ensuring all transactions are correctly recorded and reconciled.
• Verify stock purchase invoices against SAP records and ensure accurate allocation of duties and associated costs to inventory.
• Support the analysis of logistics and service-related expenses, as well as return on investment (ROI) analysis for marketing expenditure.
• Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies, working closely with suppliers and internal departments.

Banking & Payment Processing

• Prepare and process supplier payments, employee expense reimbursements and other payments through the company's online banking system.
• Ensure all payments are processed accurately and within agreed payment terms.
• Monitor daily bank transactions and accurately record relevant entries in SAP.
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations, investigating and resolving any discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate payment records and supporting documentation.

Supplier Management & Internal Controls

• Support compliance with the company's internal financial controls, including supplier management, accounts payable and procurement policies.
• Assist in monitoring supplier selection processes, including tendering, procurement approvals and contract management.
• Verify supplier banking details and payment information to ensure accuracy and minimise financial risks.
• Perform regular reconciliations of supplier accounts and resolve outstanding discrepancies.
• Support periodic supplier performance reviews and maintain accurate supplier records.

Financial Administration & External Coordination

• Liaise with external parties, including auditors, HMRC, banks and Companies House, as required.
• Assist with financial audits by preparing relevant documentation, reports and supporting records.
• Work closely with internal departments to ensure compliance with financial procedures and reporting requirements.
• Provide general administrative support to the Finance team and undertake other ad-hoc duties as assigned by the Finance Manager.

Key requirements

• Previous experience in accounts payable, purchase ledger, finance administration or a similar role.
• Good understanding of invoice processing, payment procedures and bank reconciliations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Experience using SAP or similar accounting systems would be advantageous.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with suppliers, colleagues and external stakeholders.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and resolving financial discrepancies.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a team.

Benefits Include, But Are Not Limited To:

• Competitive salary
• Workplace pension
• 25 days of holiday plus Bank Holidays.
• In-house learning platform, develop your skills for your career and your role.
• Salary sacrifice schemes
• Long Service Awards
• Discounts on Hisense products
• Access to a shopping discount portal
• Restaurant and café discounts at our Leeds office
• Free onsite parking

IMPORTANT NOTICE

• We are an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, and all qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

• As a courtesy, we strive to acknowledge all applications. However, due to the high volume of applications, we regret that we may not be able to respond to every applicant, we can only guarantee that shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

• By submitting your application, you acknowledge that your personal data will be processed for recruitment and selection purposes in accordance with applicable UK data protection legislation. We may retain your application information for up to 24 months following the conclusion of the recruitment process to maintain appropriate recruitment records and, where applicable, consider you for future opportunities, unless a longer retention period is necessary and permitted by law. Your personal data may be shared with affiliated companies within the Hisense Europe Group where necessary to support the recruitment process. We use TestGorilla as a third-party recruitment and assessment platform to manage applications and conduct assessments for selected candidates. For further information about how we collect, use, share, and retain your personal data, and your rights under data protection law, please refer to our External Privacy Notice. For any questions regarding the processing of your personal data or to exercise your data protection rights, please contact [email protected].