AP and Treasury Administrator

Date: 1 May 2024

Location: Bristol, GB

Company: our team

Building the people that build the world.

With platforms in HVAC and Detection and Measurement, SPX Technologies builds innovative solutions that enable a safer, more efficient, sustainable world.  Through our RiSE talent development framework, we Reach, Identify, Strengthen, and Engage our employees to support them in their continued development.  We’re a global company of problem solvers, collaborators, and innovators, and our businesses build solutions that impact the world. 

 

As part of Detection and Measurement, Radiodetection is a global leader in the design and development of equipment and software used by utility companies to install, protect, and maintain underground infrastructure networks.  Through precision and magnetic locators and ground penetrating radar, we help prevent damage to infrastructure utilities and protect lives.

 

How you will make an Impact (Job Summary)
SPX is a diverse team of unique individuals who all make an impact. As the Accounts Payable Administrator, you will play a critical role in monitoring and managing company payables in a timely manner. The Accounts Payable Administrator is responsible for accurately receiving and organizing payables, matching and coding invoices among many other duties listed below.  The successful Accounts Payable Administrator 
will have strong communication skills (written and verbal), excellent attention to detail, and a focus on customer service.
    
What you can expect in this role (Job Responsibilities)
While each day brings new opportunities at SPX, your core responsibilities will be:
1.    Organization and Invoicing
•    Process production and non-production supplier invoices
•    Match supplier invoices to purchase orders (3-way match)
•    Deal with/resolve supplier queries 
•    Prepare payment proposals and process bank payments
•    Post bank receipts and payments to the ERP system
•    Send out of BACS remittances

 

2.    Reconciliations
•    Review purchase order balances and unapproved invoices on a weekly basis
•    Prepare bank reconciliations
•    Reconcile supplier accounts 

 

3.  Reporting and Continuous Improvement:  
•    Problem-solve and implement more efficient methods
•    Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance the effectiveness of the accounts payables function
•    Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures and accounting principles
•    Participate in other projects as assigned that relate to the overall goals of the department and organization

 

What we are looking for (Experience, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education)
We each bring something to the table, and we are looking for someone who has:
Required Experience
•    Previous experience working with A/P functions
•    Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 
•    Worked in and understand accounting for a manufacturing company
•    Excellent communicator – written and verbal
•    Flexible approach with hands-on attitude to tasks
•    High attention to detail and organization skills
•    Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of team
•    Strong written and verbal communication skills

Education & Certifications
•    AAT Studier
•    GCSE/A Level
Travel & Working Environment
•    Hybrid with office environment, Monday - Friday
•    The position may require working occasionally outside normal work hours
•    Workload is shared with another employee
•    No travel 
 

 

How we live our culture

Our culture is at the center of what we do and, more importantly, who we are.  Our core values set a standard for how we manage ourselves, and our Leadership Model sets the standard for how we engage with each other.  Whether you are an individual contributor or you lead a large team, each of us leads at SPX.  

 

Why you should join us

We know that the well-being of our employees is integral. Our benefits include:

  • Generous holiday with ability to buy/exchange, enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
  • Access to competitive insurance plans (including medical, dental and travel), cycle to work and free parking from your first day
  • Generous life assurance and employer contributions to company pension plan
  • Competitive and performance-based compensation packages and bonus plans
  • Educational assistance, leadership development programs, and recognition programs

 

Our commitment to embrace diversity to build a culture of inclusion at SPX

We value different backgrounds, experiences, and voices at SPX, and we are committed to challenging ourselves, openly communicating, and striving to improve every day.  We believe in creating an inclusive work environment where everyone has a voice and is encouraged to realize their fullest potential.