Accounts Payable Specialist

BCD Meetings & Events; Fleet; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working environment

Learning and development opportunities

Diverse global locations

Healthcare and retirement plans

Travel and hotel discounts

Employee recognition program

Job summary

BCD Meetings & Events is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist for a hybrid role in Fleet, United Kingdom. You will process supplier invoices, manage payment runs and reconciliations, and handle expense claims within a collaborative finance team.

The ideal candidate has AP experience, strong Excel skills, and keen attention to detail. The role offers a hybrid work arrangement with opportunities to grow in a global events company.

Qualifications

• Have experience from working in an accounts payable environment.
• Effectively process invoices received within a timely manner onto the accounts payable ledger, management of the invoices email inbox.
• Manage the reconciliation of supplier statements to the ledger and follow with any refunds which need to be processed.
• Effectively deal with and resolve promptly any queries that arise, work under own initiative, prioritising workloads and using efficient time management skills.
• Process internal company expense claims.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices and payments.
• Reconcile supplier statements to ledgers.
• Address vendor inquiries and resolve discrepancies.
• Handle internal expense claim processing.
• Maintain accurate records and deliver timely reports.

Skills

MS Excel

Pivot tables

Vlookup

Bookkeeping

VAT management

Great communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Multitasking

Tools

SAP

Job description

About Us

At BCD Meetings & Events (BCD M&E), we provide more than meeting and event planning services: we create connections that inspire, motivate and change behavior for our customers. As the world’s most trusted and innovative meetings and events agency, BCD M&E cultivates a culture of people, passion and purpose to drive business forward.

Headquartered in Chicago, with locations in 60+ countries across the world, BCD M&E’s team of 2,000+ people are committed to sustainability and driving success for our customers, our business and ourselves. Our values are at the heart of everything we do, and we look for people that want to be a part of something special, can rise to our standards and love to bring their unique perspective to the table.

While we can’t guarantee every day will be the best (who can?), we can promise a community of people who genuinely care and lead with empathy, a flexible workplace with awesome perks and challenging work that means something.

Accounts Payable Specialist (Hybrid)

Full time, Fleet, United Kingdom

We are recruiting for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join our finance team in the Fleet office. As an integral part of our accounts payable team, you will be responsible for processing supplier invoices as well as payment and statement reconciliations.

As An Account Payable Specialist, You Will

• Have experience from working in an accounts payable environment
• Effectively process invoices received within a timely manner onto the accounts payable ledger, management of the invoices email inbox.
• Manage the reconciliation of supplier statements to the ledger and follow with any refunds which need to be processed
• Effectively deal with and resolve promptly any queries that arise, work under own initiative, prioritising workloads and using efficient time management skills
• Process internal company expense claims

You’re Good At

• MS Excel (Pivot tables, Vlookup), bookkeeping and VAT management
• SAP (a plus)
• Great communication skills – both verbal and written
• Excellent accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to work on multiple tasks at one time

THE PERKS

• We believe that a flexible working environment is key to getting the best out of our teams. We will support you to work where you need to and when you need to, depending on how you work best.
• Our line of work and business structure challenge our people in a way that inspires growth, with learning and development built into every role. We give individuals ownership over the direction and speed in which they grow.
• We thrive on conversations that spark curiosity and empathy. No matter how big or how small, every voice is heard, considered and respected.
• The diversity of roles across BCD M&E’s global locations means that our people often find new adventures during their time with us. Join us as a meeting planner role in the UK, stay for a global marketing career — there’s always room to move.
• Our extensive benefits include comprehensive healthcare, retirement plans, continued education support, diverse work locations, travel and hotel discounts, volunteer and sustainability opportunities and a successful employee recognition program.
• It starts from the top. Our leaders lead with positivity, believe in our people and trust us to do the right thing. There will always be support along your journey, in little and big ways.