Accounts Payable Specialist
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Accounts Payable Specialist
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to join our UK finance team. Based in London, you will be part of a high-performing team responsible for delivering accurate and timely supplier payments across multiple entities and jurisdictions. You’ll play a key role in maintaining vendor relationships, resolving issues as they arise, and keeping processes running smoothly in a high-volume environment. This is a full-time, permanent opportunity within a dynamic global firm.
Why [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]?
- Culture. We are committed to our Core Values. We encourage intellectual curiosity and individualism as well as collaboration across different areas of the business.
- Autonomy. While guidance and support are provided, team members own their work and projects.
- Growth opportunities. We support our people in continuous learning and development.
- Agile environment. We balance the needs of our clients, teams, and personal needs.
- Philanthropy. Our people can contribute to society through various opportunities.
Responsibilities
- Processing and reviewing supplier invoices and employee expenses.
- Managing corporate credit card programmes, including reconciliation and accounting.
- Preparing and executing payment runs across multiple banking systems and jurisdictions.
- Setting up new suppliers and maintaining accurate vendor records.
- Accounting for input VAT on purchase invoices and expenses.
- Responding to vendor and internal queries in a timely and professional manner.
- Performing supplier reconciliations and resolving discrepancies or invoice issues.
- Conducting daily bank reconciliations and posting bank transactions into accounting software.
- Ensuring accurate data capture to support reporting requirements.
- Collaborating with the team towards shared goals, contributing to efficient payment processes.
- Supporting annual statutory audits by preparing relevant documentation and schedules.
About You
- Proven Accounts Payable experience with a consistent track record of accurate delivery.
- Reliable and accountable, with a strong focus on completing work to a high standard.
- Detail-oriented, with the ability to handle high volumes efficiently.
- Well-organised, with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.
- Comfortable working in a structured, process-driven environment.
- A team player, willing to support junior team members.
- Clear and professional communicator with both internal and external stakeholders.
Desirable
- Experience with Workday and Jira Service Desk.
- AAT Level 2 or higher.
- Working knowledge of VAT rules.
- Experience in a high-volume, multi-entity or multi-currency environment.
- Basic understanding of accounting principles (e.g. accruals, prepayments).
- Experience supporting or guiding junior team members.
Application Instructions
To complete your application, please submit your CV, cover letter and transcripts (all post-secondary to this point; unofficial are accepted).
The Company
We are a global firm with offices across eight countries, over 400 employees and more than $50 billion in assets under management. But those numbers don’t define [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]. It’s our values, how we do things day-by-day, and how we add value for our clients that define us. Our investment philosophy is fundamental, long-term and contrarian. As contrarian investors, we aim to take a different perspective, and this filters into everything we do. Find out more about us at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal].com.