Finance - Accounts Payable Representative

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Job Description

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, our Finance teams are essential to our business and functional teams to make educated, sound decisions that drive our Mission and make us a stable and trusted industry leader. From Financial Planning & Analysis, Tax, Treasury, Financial Reporting, Audit, Investor Relations, Strategy & Corporate Development to Accounting, our Finance functions have a diverse and global presence, providing significant opportunities to develop outstanding career experiences and perspectives. Ranked #95 on the 2021 Fortune 500 list and with revenues of more than $35 billion, you’ll discover endless opportunities to grow an exciting career as part of the world leader serving science.

Location/Division Specific Information

RSD Europe is part of the RSD division within the CCG group, which is Europe’s leading supplier of laboratory equipment, chemicals and services used in scientific research, safety, healthcare and academia sectors.

As an Accounts Payable representative at Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., you will be based in our Finance division. This role offers an exceptional opportunity to join a world-class organisation and contribute to our mission of enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.

Discover Impactful Work:

In this role, you will play a crucial part in ensuring the flawless processing of supplier invoices and accurate financial records. Your work will directly impact our ability to compete in the industry and efficiently implement our financial strategies.

A day in the Life:

• Process supplier invoices accurately and efficiently throughout the month
• Must verify all invoices for proper approval and valid General Ledger accounts & cost centres
• Align with all internal control procedures and ensure accurate financial records, particularly in accordance with the Corporate Approval Authority Matrix
• Ensure the accurate treatment of VAT on expense invoices
• Analyse purchases by expense type to ensure accurate coding
• Proactively chasing outstanding actions to ensure invoices are processed and paid according to payment terms
• Reconcile supplier accounts and resolve differences
• Ensure timely escalations brought up by supplier disputes and queries to the Manager
• Identify issues in the day-to-day processes and share findings with Manager
• Raise weekly payment runs for multiple entities and confirm all bank details are correct
• Maintaining the Purchase Order System direct deliveries and ensuring they processed every day
• Use financial AI software to process cash allocation
• Play a vital role in achieving the team's important performance targets, contributing to the overall success of the division.

Keys to Success:

To excel in this role, you will need:

Skills Required:

• You will have previous experience working in an Accounts Payable function
• Good spoken and written communication skills are required to collaborate with various partners, basic English required.
• Proficient user of Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook
• Preferred experience in high volume, multi-entity, multi-currency processing function
• Ability to multi-task and follow (frequently changing) priorities
• Team person attitude, quick learner, flexibility and high adaptability to change
• Positive oriented solution mindset with a ‘can-do’ attitude
• Demonstrate Thermo Fisher Scientific values – Integrity, Intensity, Innovation & Involvement to succeed

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required

Experience

• Experience in accounts payable or a similar finance role, demonstrating your ability to handle responsibilities with precision and accuracy.
• Knowledge of invoice processing and financial record-keeping, allowing you to navigate complex financial systems effectively.
• Experience with supplier account reconciliation and dispute resolution, enabling you to maintain strong relationships and resolve issues efficiently.

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

This role requires prolonged periods of sitting and working with a computer. The work environment is fast-paced and collaborative, providing an opportunity to work closely with cross-functional teams.

Benefits

At Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., we offer competitive remuneration, an annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare coverage, and a range of employee benefits. Join us and be part of an ambitious, innovative, and inclusive organisation that values integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation!

Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.