Accounts Payable Administrator

The Guardian; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

The Guardian recherche un Administrateur des Comptes Fournisseurs pour un contrat de 9 mois. Ce rôle impliquera le traitement des factures et la gestion des paiements dans un environnement médiatique dynamique. Une bonne connaissance de la comptabilité et une maîtrise d'Excel sont essentielles pour réussir. Le poste offre une occasion précieuse de développer une carrière dans les finances avec la possibilité de travailler en étroite collaboration avec différents départements.

Benefits

30 jours de congés annuels et possibilité d'acheter 5 jours supplémentaires

Généralisation des congés de maternité et de paternité

Prêts de saison pour les transports

Jours de bénévolat

Programmes de bien-être comme le yoga

Qualifications

• Connaissance de la comptabilité nécessaire.
• Compréhension des meilleures pratiques Procure-to-Pay.
• Compétences organisationnelles et administratives fortes.

Responsibilities

• Supporter le gestionnaire P2P dans les procédures de fin de mois.
• Maintenir des relations solides avec les clients clés.
• S'assurer que tous les fournisseurs sont payés avec précision et à temps.

Skills

Customer Service

Analytical Skills

Attention to Detail

Planning

Organisation

Administrative Skills

Education

Basic Accounting Knowledge

Understanding of Procure-to-Pay Best Practices

Tools

Excel

Job description

Job Description

Join our team at the Guardian and be a part of a diverse and inclusive global organisation that delivers fearless, investigative journalism, and holds power to account. Our team of award-winning journalists, cutting-edge commercial professionals, and industry-leading digital experts are committed to making a difference and represent a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives. We offer a challenging and exciting environment for career development, with a focus on training, growth and fostering an inclusive culture.

We are now looking for anAccounts Payable Administrator (9 month FTC) to support in processing invoices and ensuring our suppliers and contributors are paid on time. This is a great opportunity if you are looking to develop your finance career in a hands-on role whilst getting to work closely with teams across a fast-paced media organisation!

About the role

• Support the P2P Manager in ensuring all month-end, quarter-end and year-end procedures are completed in line with the agreed timetables, including system close activities, balance sheet reconciliations and KPI metrics.
• Maintain strong relationships with all key customers, enabling effective communication of issues and collaboration on new developments, including proactively working with the business to raise open purchase orders with related training as required.
• Ensure all suppliers and contributors are paid accurately and on time
• Assist with the new supplier process, ensuring adherence to purchasing due diligence and all P2P policies.
• Support with managing the accounts payable mail box, ensuring we reach our expected SLA's.
• Assist with month end preparation, helping the business to clear any invoicing issues

About you

• Some accounting knowledge
• Good understanding of Excel
• Excellent customer services skills
• Analytical with excellent attention to detail
• Understanding of Procure-to-Pay best practices and behaviours
• Experience in high-volume, fast-paced, deadline-driven environments
• Strong planning, organisation, and administrative skills
• Able to prioritise, react quickly, and work well under pressure
• Self-motivated and solutions-focused

We actively encourage applications from BAME candidates and those from other groups traditionally underrepresented in the UK media.

How to apply

Please upload your latest CV and a cover letter which outlines why you'd love to take on this role, and why you're a great match for what we're looking for.

The closing date for applications is 11th July 2025

All roles at the Guardian are open for everybody to apply. It is important to us that you feel supported and comfortable throughout your recruitment process, in order to perform your best. Please let us know if there are any changes we could make to the application process to make it easier and more comfortable for you. Contact Alice on [e-mail] to discuss further so we can work with you to support you through your application.

Benefits at the Guardian

You'll have 30 days of annual leave per year (plus bank holidays) with the option to purchase an additional 5 days. Our pension scheme is generous; if you contribute 5% then we will contribute 8-12% (depending on your age). We believe in giving back, which is why employees are given 2 volunteering days annually and the option of payroll giving. Season ticket loans are also available.

We have enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave policies in place. We also support our employees by offering an IVF, menopause, baby loss, and trans equality policy.

Culture and Wellbeing

We want everyone to feel like they belong at the Guardian and we champion diversity of thought. Our various employee forums provide a platform to use their voice to foster an inclusive workplace. We became the first major media organisation to achieve B Corp status.

We offer tools to help you prioritise your wellbeing including access to our employee benefits platform which provides tailored support for health and wellbeing. In addition, we also offer free yoga and pilates classes. These run alongside our corporate gym membership and cycle to work scheme.

Our canteen has views overlooking the Regents Canal and caters for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Learning & Development

We encourage personal and professional growth. Employees have access to a broad range of tools and solutions, and we are happy to support the pursuit of professional qualifications through vocational courses and apprenticeships.

• Competitive salary, and a wide range of benefits
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• Competitive salary, and a wide range of benefits
• Accounting for International Development