Accounts Payable Specialist

Options Technology; Belfast; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial technology firm in Belfast is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist. The role involves overseeing bills and payments, ensuring vendor relationships and smooth financial operations. Ideal candidates will have 1-2 years of experience in an accounts payable capacity, skills in data entry and reconciliation, and a focus on detail and process optimization. This position offers opportunities for career development and a competitive salary package.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Continuous career development opportunities

Bonus incentives and employee benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-2 years' experience within an Accounts Payable Team.
• Experience processing high volumes of transactions and invoices.
• Excellent reconciliation skills and track record in reconciling accounts.
• Attention to detail with a focus on process optimization.

Responsibilities

• Review and verify invoices for accuracy.
• Match purchase orders, invoices, and receipts.
• Assist with month end close and reporting.
• Monitor aging reports and resolve outstanding issues.

Skills

Accounts Payable experience

Data entry and management

Reconciliation skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Project management

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Accounts Payable Specialist

Location: Belfast

Salary: Competitive

Join our team of Accounts Payable Specialists in the Options Finance Team!

Working for Options

Developing and engaging our people is a strategic priority for our business. We are looking for talented individuals to join our team and contribute to Options' future growth and success.

We want to hear from candidates that are motivated, self-driven and have a passion to learn and develop their skills in the world of financial technology.

Who are we?

Options is the largest global financial technology company headquartered in Belfast. We are at the forefront of banking and trading infrastructure, serving clients globally with offices in New York, Chicago, Toronto, London, Cambridge, Paris, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Singapore, and Auckland. At Options, our services are woven into the hottest trends in global tech, including high-performance Networking, Cloud, Security, and AI (Artificial Intelligence).

Why Options?

• Global travel: We have offices in New York, Chicago, Toronto, London, Belfast, Dublin and across Asia.
• Continuous career development opportunities: We provide professional skills development and technical training.
• The chance to be a part of a self-sufficient, successful team: The Options team operates in a fast-paced environment with endless opportunities for innovation and forward-thinking.
• Competitive salary: In addition to a competitive salary, Options reward employees with a range of bonus incentives and employee benefits.

The Role

The Accounts Payable Specialist role involves tasks such as reviewing invoices, ensuring accurate and timely payments, reconciling accounts, and maintaining records of transactions. By overseeing the accounts payable process, the specialist helps maintain strong vendor relationships and ensures the company's financial operations run smoothly and efficiently.

We're looking for someone who can demonstrate:

• Minimum 1-2 years' experience within an Accounts Payable Team.
• Experience processing high volumes of transactions and invoices, ideally in multiple currencies.
• Proficient in data entry and management.
• Excellent reconciliation skills and proven track record of reconciling historic accounts.
• Strong system experience and prior knowledge of accounting packages.
• Experience of month end procedures.
• Attention to detail with a strong focus on process optimization and automation.

Typical job duties would include:

• Review and verify invoices, ensuring accurate coding.
• Match purchase orders, invoices, and receipts to verify accuracy before payment.
• Assist with month end close and reporting.
• Prepare and execute payments.
• Liaising with Vendors and maintaining strong relationships.
• Research and resolve invoice discrepancies and issues.
• Monitor aging reports and ensure timely resolution of outstanding items.

We're also looking for candidates with:

• Strong research, writing and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and changeable working environment.
• Exceptional organisational skills and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and manage your own projects in a professional manner.
• A passion for innovation and automation.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Project management skills and proven ability to manage own workload.

How to apply

Please submit a CV and cover letter to the Accounts Payable Specialist role on the Options Careers Page at https://www.options-it.com/careers/. In the cover letter please detail the role you are applying to, along with your availability.

We look forward to discussing how you can make an impact at Options Technology!

If you have any questions about this position, please contact [e-mail]