Accounts Administrator - temporary on-going

Lotus Cars builds world-class, high-performance and lightweight sports cars that are sold all around the world.  Lotus Cars Limited is the manufacturing site of Lotus in the UK. Here we produce all sportscars types such as the Emira and the Evija. To bring the company to the level we want it to be, we are looking for a Accounts Payable Administrator in the Finance Department to join us in our manufacturing plant based in Hethel.  This is a temporary role, based at our site in Hethel, Norfolk. Summary: What you'll do: - Accurately process supplier invoices within agreed timelines - Process invoices and VAT admin - Data entry - Investigate and resolve supplier queries in a timely and professional manner - Reconcile supplier statements to ledger balances - Distribute supplier correspondence and ensure documentation is properly filed - Liaise with internal teams to resolve invoice disputes and approval issues - Raise and manage supplier debit notes and cancellations - Maintain accurate data in the finance system - Prepare supplier payment runs and post to the cash book - Identify process improvements and provide feedback/training to relevant teams - Perform reconciliations and error checks on control accounts and intercompany balances What you'll bring: - Proven experience in an Accounts Payable role is preferred but not essential - Strong communication skills with a customer-focused mindset - Confident working independently as well as part of a team - Proactive, organised, and able to take ownership of your work - Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel - Minimum of GCSE Grade C (or equivalent) in Math's and English Additional Information: - This role will be working from our Hethel plant within our flexible working policy, however the role would be required to be based on site in Hethel, at least 3 days per week.  - Candidates must be eligible to work in UK without VISA sponsorship. - This role will be pay rolled by one of our supporting agencies. - £13.91 per hour - ASAP start date - up to 6 months Our Company: Group Lotus is a leading sports car manufacturer with a 75-year long history of iconic designs, groundbreaking engineering and legendary victories on the F1 track. Today we are transforming into a truly global performance car brand focused on the electrical future. In 2022 we launched the Eletre, the world’s first all-electric hyper-SUV, and in 2023 our fully-electric Hyper-GT, Emeya.   As part of the Lotus team, you push boundaries. Those of the car industry and of your own. Every member of the Lotus family has some of the pioneering mindset of founder Colin Chapman in them.  Hethel, Norfolk, England has been the home of Lotus for over 60 years, ever since Colin Chapman, our founder, started making championship-winning racing cars. In conjunction with production facilities in Norwich, and research facilities near Warwick, our UK sites offer a wide breadth of roles for all disciplines. We're not just a car company; we're a diverse mix of talent from all walks of life. At Group Lotus, we firmly believe that diversity and inclusion are not just buzzwords but essential pillars of a thriving and successful organisation. Read more here: Equity, Diversity & Inclusion in Lotus Cars. Do you want to know what Sophisticated, Rebellious and Pioneering mean for Lotus Cars Limited? Come and take a look at our career site and join the incredible adventure: https://lotusukmanufacturing.teamtailor.com/