Accounts Payable Specialist

My client is looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist (UK and EMEA) to help their London and global Accounting teams track, reconcile, and process expenses and look for new ways to enhance our current accounts payable processes and systems. Hybrid working, based in the City.

Client Details

Fast paced and growing global trading firm. Offices in the City of London.

Description

• Assisting in month-end close procedures on the Accounts Payable across UK and EMEA regions

• Preparing reconciliations and analyses, recording accruals for unbilled expenses, and resolving expense discrepancies within the accounting system

• Collaborating with stakeholders to streamline invoice entry and payment processes

• Working closely with other team members, including our accounting-specific technology team, to improve processes and ensure the group's goals are met

• Reviewing and amending expense reports for accuracy and completeness to meet financial reporting and tax requirements, and recording entries for self-assessed VAT

• Providing guidance and assistance to colleagues throughout the firm on our policies and procedures for submitting firm expenses

• Overseeing the status of the monthly corporate credit card process

Profile

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, or a related field
• 2-4+ years of experience in accounts payable or expense control
• Working knowledge of prepaids, accruals, and VAT
• Detail-oriented and motivated to look for process improvements where possible
• Organised self-starter with strong time management skills
• Enjoys working in a fast-paced environment with hard deadlines
• Clear and proactive communicator who is able to build strong collaborative relationships
• Knowledgeable in Microsoft Excel and able to critically analyse data
• Financial services background and knowledge in UK GAAP is a plus

Job Offer

Competitive salary

Bonus

Extensive range of Benefits

Hybrid working