Accounts Payable Assistant - Cruise

Internova Travel Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Internova Travel Group in London is seeking an Accounts Payable professional to manage Cruise division supplier payments and support the Group's shared service functions. You will process invoices, run payments, reconcile supplier accounts and assist with audits while maintaining strong relationships with suppliers and internal teams.

The role requires attention to detail, proficiency with Excel and accounting software, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate financial records.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Experience in using accounting software is a plus.
• Strong numeracy skills and attention to detail.
• Experience with accounting systems and reconciliation processes.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to identify and resolve discrepancies in accounts receivable.
• A minimum of 1-2 years’ experience in an accounts payable role.
• AAT or part-qualified in ACCA/CIMA is desirable.
• Dolphin or Agresso experience is desirable

Responsibilities

• Cruise Supplier Payments: Take ownership of processing supplier payments for the Cruise division, ensuring all payments are made accurately and within supplier deadlines.
• Invoice Processing: Process purchase invoices promptly and accurately, ensuring all invoices follow the appropriate approval process within the shared service environment.
• Payment Runs: Prepare and process supplier payment runs, ensuring all required approvals and supporting documentation are in place before payment.
• Payment Posting & Reconciliations: Post daily payments into the accounting system and complete regular payment reconciliations to ensure financial accuracy.
• Accounts Payable Inbox: Monitor and manage the Accounts Payable inbox daily, responding to supplier and internal queries in a timely manner.
• Supplier Account Management: Reconcile supplier accounts, resolve payment queries and maintain positive working relationships with Cruise suppliers, vendors, and IC’s.
• Credit Card Reconciliations: Reconcile and post company credit cards, including Barclaycard, Virtual Cards and AMEX transactions.
• Shared Service Support: Provide support across the wider Accounts Payable function for other Internova UK entities during periods of increased workload, annual leave or business demand.
• Aged Creditors: Assist in managing the aged creditors ledger, ensuring outstanding balances are reviewed and resolved in line with company policy.
• Audit Support: Assist with internal and external audits by providing accurate financial records and supporting documentation.
• General Finance Support: Provide administrative and financial support to the wider Finance team as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Microsoft Excel

Independent work

Time management

Multi-tasking

Numeracy

Accounting software

Reconciliation

Education

AAT or part-qualified (ACCA/CIMA) desirable

Tools

Dolphin

Agresso

Job description

Overview

Internova Travel Groupis one of the largest travel services companies in the world with a collection of leading brands delivering high-touch, personal travel expertise to leisure and corporate clients. Internova manages leisure, business and franchise firms through a portfolio of distinctive divisions. Internova represents more than 100,000 travel advisors in over 6,000 company-owned and affiliated locations predominantly in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom, with a presence in more than 80 countries.

This role supports multiple UK companies within the Internova Group as part of a shared finance service. The primary focus of the role is to manage the Accounts Payable function for the Cruise division, ensuring supplier payments are processed accurately and on time to support critical booking deadlines and maintain strong supplier and operational relationships.

Alongside the Cruise function, the role will also support the wider Accounts Payable shared service across the Group, assisting with payment processing, reconciliations and other AP activities as required.

Responsibilities

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Cruise Supplier Payments: Take ownership of processing supplier payments for the Cruise division, ensuring all payments are made accurately and within supplier deadlines to prevent booking cancellations or disruption to customer travel.
• Invoice Processing: Process purchase invoices promptly and accurately, ensuring all invoices follow the appropriate approval process within the shared service environment.
• Payment Runs: Prepare and process supplier payment runs, ensuring all required approvals and supporting documentation are in place before payment.
• Payment Posting & Reconciliations: Post daily payments into the accounting system and complete regular payment reconciliations to ensure financial accuracy.
• Accounts Payable Inbox: Monitor and manage the Accounts Payable inbox daily, responding to supplier and internal queries in a timely manner.
• Supplier Account Management: Reconcile supplier accounts, resolve payment queries and maintain positive working relationships with Cruise suppliers, vendors, and IC’s.
• Credit Card Reconciliations: Reconcile and post company credit cards, including Barclaycard, Virtual Cards and AMEX transactions.
• Shared Service Support: Provide support across the wider Accounts Payable function for other Internova UK entities during periods of increased workload, annual leave or business demand.
• Aged Creditors: Assist in managing the aged creditors ledger, ensuring outstanding balances are reviewed and resolved in line with company policy.
• Audit Support: Assist with internal and external audits by providing accurate financial records and supporting documentation.
• General Finance Support: Provide administrative and financial support to the wider Finance team as required.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate financial records.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Experience in using accounting software is a plus.
• Strong numeracy skills and attention to detail.
• Experience with accounting systems and reconciliation processes.
• Problem-Solving Skills:Ability to identify and resolve discrepancies in accounts receivable.
• A minimum of 1-2 years’ experience in an accounts payable role.
• AAT or part-qualified in a professional accounting body (ACCA/CIMA) is desirable.
• Dolphin or Agresso experience is desirable

PAY AND BENEFITS

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This role may be eligible for an incentive, commission, bonus, or a discretionary bonus program based on the company’s financial goal achievement and individual performance.

Internova Travel Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We make employment decisions without regard to age, race, religion, national origin, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation and gender identity or any other protected class.

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