Accounts Payable/Receivable Controller - Tangent Trading

Marex Spectron; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Marex Group is seeking an Accounts Payable/Receivable Controller for its Tangent Trading division in London. This role involves processing payments, collaborating with various departments, and providing support for financial operations in the recycled metals sector. Ideal candidates will have finance experience, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in MS Excel, making it a great opportunity for early career professionals in financial services.

Qualifications

• Early career or part-qualified/QBE finance professional, ideally in financial services or commodities.
• Strong analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills are crucial.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and MS Office; CTRM systems knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Processing daily supplier and customer payments with high accuracy.
• Ensuring timely completion of bank and ledger reconciliations.
• Participating in month-end close activities, including balance sheet and P&L reporting.

Skills

Analytical skills

Numerical skills

Problem-solving skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Adaptability

Curiosity

Education

Part-qualified/QBE finance professional

Tools

MS Excel

MS Office

Brady/Quor Fintrade

Job description

Accounts Payable/Receivable Controller - Tangent Trading

About Marex

Marex Group plc (NASDAQ: MRX) is a diversified global financial services platform providing essential liquidity, market access, and infrastructure services to clients across energy, commodities, and financial markets. The group offers a comprehensive range of services including clearing, agency and execution, market making, and hedging and investment solutions. It has a strong presence in metals, energy, and agricultural products, with access to 60 exchanges. The group employs over 2,300 people across Europe, Asia, and the Americas, with more than 40 offices worldwide.

Tangent Trading, part of the Marex Group since 2020, combines financial strength with a global network to provide quality recycled metals services, specializing in copper and aluminium.

For more information, visit https://tangenttrading.marex.com/

Role Summary

We are seeking an Accounts Payable/Receivable (AP/AR) Controller for our growing recycled metals business. Reporting to the Financial Controller of Tangent Trading Limited, the successful candidate will support various AP/AR financial, operational, and system functions and act as a liaison between Tangent and other Marex departments. This role offers significant exposure to the wider finance and business departments, including Trading, Product Control, and Shipping within Tangent and Marex Group.

Responsibilities

• Processing daily supplier and customer payments with high accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
• Ensuring timely completion of bank, cash system, and ledger controls and reconciliations.
• Communicating with suppliers, customers, and banks regarding payments, resolving queries and issues.
• Contributing to cash flow forecasting and funding requirement planning with Group Treasury and stakeholders.
• Collaborating with colleagues across various departments and regions.
• Participating in month-end close activities, including balance sheet and P&L reporting, journal entries, and balance sheet substantiation.
• Becoming a superuser of Tangent's Quor/Brady Fintrade CTRM platform.

Skills and Experience

• Early career or part-qualified/QBE finance professional, ideally with experience in financial services or commodities.
• Strong analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Adaptable, curious, and interested in business processes.
• Proficient in MS Excel and MS Office; knowledge of CTRM systems like Brady/Quor Fintrade is a plus.

Competencies

• Effective communication, especially with suppliers, customers, and banks.
• Resilience in a high-pressure, deadline-driven environment.
• Team-oriented, approachable, and self-sufficient.
• Curiosity and relationship-building skills.
• Strategic thinking and operational agility.

Conduct Rules

• Act with integrity, skill, care, and diligence.
• Maintain transparency with regulators.
• Prioritize customer interests and market conduct standards.
• Strive for positive outcomes for retail customers.

Company Values

We exemplify:

• Respect: Clients are central to our business, and we commit to fair treatment and excellent service.
• Integrity: We uphold high ethical standards in all our dealings.
• Collaborative: Teamwork, open communication, and mutual support are essential.
• Developing our People: We invest in our employees' growth and careers.
• Adaptable and Nimble: We respond quickly to changing conditions, fostering initiative and satisfaction.

Marex is dedicated to diversity and equal opportunity. We consider all qualified candidates, including those outside the specified experience range.