Accounts Payable Assistant (6 Month FTC)

Burson; London; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Accounts Payable Assistant, where you will play a vital role in supporting finance operations. This dynamic position offers an exciting opportunity to develop your skills in a collaborative environment, contributing to various finance processes and ensuring compliance. With a strong emphasis on teamwork and personal growth, you will be part of a vibrant community dedicated to innovation and excellence. Enjoy a flexible work approach and a range of benefits that support your well-being and career development.

Benefits

25 days holiday per year

Flexible Public Holidays

Group life assurance scheme

Discounted dental and travel insurance

Full access to Headspace app

Westfield Health Cash Plan

Matched pension contributions

Comprehensive private medical care

Enhanced maternity & paternity schemes

Birthday - Day Off

Qualifications

• Strong organisational skills and ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Good interpersonal skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist with Accounts Payable processes and supplier onboarding.
• Handle supplier inquiries and maintain SOX compliance.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Excel Skills

Team Player

Interest in Accounting and Finance

Job description

Accounts Payable Assistant (6 Month FTC)

Who we are:

Burson is the global communications leader built to create value for clients through reputation. With highly specialized teams, industry-leading technologies and breakthrough creative, we help brands and businesses redefine reputation as a competitive advantage so they can lead today and into the future. When you work at Burson, you are part of a global community of lifelong learners who thrive at the edge of innovation.

Burson is part of WPP (LSE/NYSE: WPP), the creative transformation company. For more information visit bursonglobal.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram.

More about the role:

We are looking for a finance junior to join our Central Resources team. If you are someone looking to pursue a career in finance, someone with bags of initiative and a flexible approach to work, and a great team player this could be the job for you!

What you'll do:

Assisting Accounts Payable processes:

• New supplier onboarding process
• Supplier/internal enquiries
• Manual Payment Process
• Maintain SOX compliance
• Involved with continuous improvements to finance processes
• Ad hoc tasks

Experience that contributes to success:

• Organised and able to work to tight deadlines
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to follow through on required tasks
• Good Excel skills
• Team player
• Interest in accounting and finance

Our London office:Burson employs over 450 people in the UK, and our stunning Southwark offices run over two floors as part of the larger WPP Campus, Rose Court. We have access to a beautiful roof terrace with panoramic views across London and a bar/restaurant area, which is a great spot for client meetings and socialising with the wider agency and other WPP OpCo's.

Key Burson benefits:

• 25 days holiday per year. After 3 years continuous service the entitlement will rise by 1 day per year up to a maximum of 30 days after 7 years
• Flexible Public Holidays - you can swap public holidays for days of personal significance.
• Group life assurance scheme (4x basic salary).
• Discounted dental and travel insurance
• Full access to Headspace app
• Westfield Health Cash Plan
• Matched pension contributions
• Comprehensive private medical care
• Enhanced maternity & paternity schemes (after one years' service).
• Birthday - Day Off

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At Burson, diversity, equity and inclusion are not just values; they are strategic imperatives that fuel our future in an industry built on the art of understanding, connecting and developing relationships. We believe that a diverse workforce is essential for inspiring bold ideas, fostering constructive dialogue and cultivating meaningful experiences that drive innovation and creativity. It also enables our agency to thrive and deliver brilliant work.

For more information, visit www.bursonglobal.com.

You belong at Burson:

Our vision is for Burson to be the leading 'academy company' for creative communications professionals and emerging leaders. We provide a dynamic environment where ambitious colleagues come to elevate their skills, expand their networks, and ultimately, produce the best solutions for today's leading brands. Our commitment to your growth is reflected in our robust benefits and people programs, which include professional development opportunities, mentorship programs with industry leaders, a vibrant and inclusive company culture fostering collaboration and innovation and packages designed to reward and retain top talent. We invest in our people because we believe their success is our success.

At Burson, we're an agency of learn-it-alls. We recognize that the things we do best, creativity and communications, require a level of nuanced understanding. That's why it's imperative for us to hire extraordinarily talented people of all backgrounds and identities. Without that we can't do the essential work of inspiring bold ideas, fostering constructive dialogue, cultivating meaningful experiences, and driving innovation and creativity for our partners. Your unique point of view-your talent-is what makes you a #BursonPerson, and it's how we deliver exceptional results for our clients, together.

We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we've adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

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