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Accounts Payable Accountant

  • Location:

    City of London

  • Sector:

    Accountancy & Finance

  • Job type:

    Permanent

  • Salary:

    Up to £65000 per annum + 10 - 15% bonus

  • Contact:

    Lauren Allison

  • Contact email:

    Lauren.Allison@oliverjames.com

  • Job ref:

    JOB-052022-168701_1652113241

  • Published:

    almost 2 years ago

  • Expiry date:

    2022-06-08

  • Startdate:

    ASAP1

The role will have interaction across multiple locations and functional areas of the business and provides exposure to the overall fast-growing business. The role supports the achievement of an accountancy qualification with opportunities for progression within a dynamic team.

Responsibilities:

  • Input of non-technical invoices for service entities ensuring the correct financial dimensions are used and invoices are submitted to the appropriate budget holder
  • Process non-technical payments for service entities ensuring suppliers are paid promptly
  • Liaise effectively with suppliers on any queries regarding payments made
  • Process technical payments for insurance/reinsurance entities in a timely and efficient manner
  • Complete monthly payroll funding for all European locations
  • Complete quarterly settlement of intergroup balances
  • Maintain vendor records to ensure are details are correct and up to date
  • Perform call back procedures to verify supplier bank details are correct
  • Assist on VAT requirements by ensure supplier VAT numbers are accurate and valid
  • Adhere to and maintain policies and procedures to ensure appropriate financial and internal controls are in place, including compliance with Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
  • Process and pay any ad-hoc payments requests
  • Liaise with internal and external auditors
  • Complete bank reconciliations for a broad range of group companies
  • Assistance in Ad hoc projects

Skills:

  • At least 2 to 3 years prior relevant experience (financial services industry is preferred).
  • Problem solving and analytical skills
  • Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines
  • Ability to work on own initiative and complete work in a methodical, thorough and organised manner
  • Keen attention to detail
  • Excellent numerical skills
  • Ability to communicate effectively with both internal and external connections.
  • Be an efficient and effective team member and participate fully to achieve team goals

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