Accounts Payable Clerk (entry level)

TN United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Accounts Payable Clerk to join their dynamic team in London. This entry-level role offers a fantastic opportunity for individuals looking to kickstart their career in business services. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing incoming invoices, supporting payment processes, and reconciling accounts. With a focus on detail and strong communication skills, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of the Accounts Payable function. This innovative firm provides a supportive environment and numerous benefits, making it an ideal place to grow your career.

Benefits

Generous Company Pension

Summer Fridays

Audience Tickets

Employee Assistance Program

Access to Free Courses and Training

Cycle to Work Scheme

Season Ticket Loan

Business Coaching Sessions

Volunteer Days

Qualifications

• Entry-level position suitable for someone starting in business services.
• Preferred previous Accounts Payable experience, but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain SSC-Mail Box and IT Capture system for UK & Sweden Remits.
• Reconcile supplier accounts and support payment deadlines.
• Generate payment proposals and validate new vendors.

Skills

Multitasking

Numeracy

Attention to Detail

Strong Communication Skills

Customer Focus

Education

High School Diploma

Relevant Certification in Accounting

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London, United Kingdom

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Retail

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Description:

Reporting to : Accounts Payable Manager

Contract : Permanent

Type of work : Hybrid working

About Us

Join the place creatives call home! Fremantle is a powerhouse of the TV and Film industry. We are one of the world’s largest and most successful creators, producers and distributors of Entertainment, Drama & Film and Documentaries.

From critically acclaimed dramas like The Responder, starring Martin Freeman, award winning films including Paolo Sorrentino’s Oscar nominated The Hand of God to incredible entertainment like The Rap Game, Too Hot to Handle, The Apprentice and Britain’s Got Talent, we make shows with global appeal.

Our purpose

We aspire to tell stories that connect people around the world. We believe our shows should reflect and celebrate the world we live in and we want to create irresistible entertainment and engage with our audience. To achieve this, we must have people from all backgrounds and cultures working in our teams and on our shows, and we commit to creating opportunities for talent by being inclusive in all that we do.

About the team

The Accounts Payable Team of 8 is part of the Business Services team who provide a central accounting function for the Fremantle businesses in the UK and Internationally.

Job overview

Reporting to the Accounts Payable Manager, the Accounts Payable Clerk will be responsible for maintaining SSC- Mail Box, IT Capture system for UK & Sweden Remits, reconciliation of supplier accounts, and supports the Accounts Payable team to ensure payment deadlines are met.

This is an entry-level position that would suit someone who is looking for their first step into business services.

Here you will get to :

Invoicing:

• Capturing of all incoming invoices onto IT Capture for UK & Sweden (Approx. 3000 per month)

• Chasing the business unit or supplier if the PO number is not quoted.

Payment Runs

• Generate chaps / Urgent payment proposals and obtain authorization of the runs.

• Validating new vendors raised by the business units to prevent Fraudulent activity.

• Amend existing vendor details to ensure they are up to date.

• Liaise with external suppliers and internal departments to resolve queries.

Month end Activities

• Aged creditor reconciliation

Ad-Hoc Duties

• Maintaining Accounts Payable Mailbox

• Chasing the business for invoices that have not been approved.

We’re looking for :

• Ability to multitask.

• Numerate with attention to detail

• Able to work flexibly and effectively in variety of situations.

• Strong communication skills-both written and oral

• Strong customer focus

• Previous Accounts Payable experience is preferred however not essential

Our benefits include generous company pension, summer Fridays, audience tickets, employee assistance program, access to free courses and training, cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan, business coaching sessions and volunteer days.

If you need any of this information in a different format or would like to suggest a different form of application, please contact

Disabled applicants who meet the minimum skills, knowledge and experience criteria for the role will be guaranteed an interview. Please indicate on your application if this applies to you.

Fremantle is part of RTL Group, a global leader across broadcast, content and digital, itself a division of the international media giant Bertelsmann.