Accounts Payable Processor

Wasserman Media; Orpington; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented finance professional to enhance their Accounts Payable team. This role involves ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices, managing expense claims, and supporting the finance department with analytical and administrative tasks. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, possess exceptional customer service skills, and have a solid understanding of financial controls. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will drive continuous improvement and operational efficiency, making a real impact in a global organization.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months experience in Accounts Payable or Receivable.
• Strong understanding of accounting procedures and financial controls.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices and credit notes accurately and timely.
• Reconcile supplier accounts and investigate discrepancies.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Accounts Receivable

Financial Controls

Microsoft Excel

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Confidentiality

Adaptability

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Wasserman operates at the epicenter of sports, music, entertainment and culture, serving talent, brands and properties on a global scale. Headquartered in Los Angeles, Wasserman's presence spans 28 countries and more than 69 cities, including New York, London, Abu Dhabi, Amsterdam, Hong Kong, Madrid, Mexico City, Toronto, Paris and Sydney. For more information, please visit www.teamwass.com.

Job Description

Responsible for providing financial and administrative services to ensure efficient, timely, accurate invoice processing of payable transactions and a high level of service to the Wasserman business and clients. Assists with general finance tasks as required. Will support reporting process.

What you will be doing

1. Timely and accurate processing of all supplier invoices / credit notes received via Supplier portal against purchase orders and Invoices via email ensuring invoice documents include all required characteristics.
2. Ability to review invoices, code accurately and provide a description for the invoice that clearly represents the good(s) / service provided.
3. Timely processing of personal and prepay / credit card expense claims in line with the Company T&E policy.
4. Creation of weekly supplier and employee personal expense payment runs, and Misc. payments manage unreconciled bank transactions i.e., direct debits.
5. Process and reconcile Intercompany accounts.
6. Reconciliation of supplier accounts, investigating discrepancies in a timely manner, and ensure reconciling items are resolved or escalated.
7. Manage query ticketing system.
8. Willingness to cover others when team members are out of the office or have been requested to work on other tasks.
9. Responsible for ensuring all transactions are processed in line with relevant controls.
10. Ensure all entries made in ERP or present in reconciliations meet audit compliance.
11. Identify potential process improvements and contribute to a high standard, continuous improvement culture. Never be afraid to challenge the 'status quo' in a respectable and professional manner.
12. Provide analytical, administrative and project support to Finance department / management.
13. Support and help to drive projects and efficiencies in line with continuous improvement programme.

The Skills & Experience you need

1. Minimum of 12 months of Accounts Payable / Accounts Receivable / general finance
2. Excellent understanding of accounting procedures and financial controls
3. Proficient with Microsoft Office applications specifically with Excel
4. Exceptional customer service skills and communication (verbal and written)
5. Ability to always maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive information
6. Ability to work in fast paced, ever evolving organisation
7. Experience working in a multi-national company / matrix environment

Wasserman does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.