Accounts Payable Specialist

Trade Nation; London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services provider is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to streamline the AP function. This role focuses on invoice processing, supplier communication, and financial compliance. Candidates should possess relevant degree and experience, along with strong communication and organizational skills. The position offers a competitive salary and generous benefits, including private healthcare and remote work options.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Life insurance

Active lifestyle allowance

Additional annual leave

Remote work allowance

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience in AP processing required.
• Interest in financial markets for a long-term career.
• Flexible attitude and eagerness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices and manage the purchase ledger using Tipalti.
• Prepare weekly payment runs and manage employee expense claims.
• Conduct bank reconciliations using Xero.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Excellent organization

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work autonomously

Education

Degree in finance, accounting, or economics

Tools

Xero

Tipalti

Pleo

Excel

Job description

As an Accounts Payable (AP) Specialist, you will report to the Finance Manager. The role involves managing the AP function across the business, with ownership and continuous improvement of the process.

Who we are

Trade Nation helps customers enhance their trading through insights, transparent costs, and fair trading. We are innovators with a global presence in the UK, Australia, South Africa, Seychelles, and The Bahamas. Our mission is to empower customers to outperform markets by minimizing expenses and leveraging technology to reduce trading costs.

Who you are

You are unique, solution-oriented, and committed to helping others. You embrace challenges, take appropriate risks, and are eager to learn and grow with us. You are proactive, reliable, and ready to contribute to our shared vision.

Our commitments to each other

• We support and challenge each other to be better.
• We build strong bonds through team activities.
• We foster a non-judgmental, learning-oriented environment.
• We take ownership and support each other's initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Use Tipalti to process invoices, manage the purchase ledger, and settle invoices.
• Monitor the AP inbox and liaise with suppliers to resolve queries.
• Prepare weekly payment runs and set up bank payments.
• Perform bank reconciliations using Xero.
• Manage employee expense claims and credit cards via Pleo, ensuring policy compliance and correct coding.
• Ensure invoice and expense approvals align with the Matrix of Authorities (MoA).
• Assist with ad hoc tasks as needed.

Requirements

• Experience in AP processing.
• Degree in finance, accounting, economics, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Strong communication skills and ability to engage at all levels.
• Excellent organization and time management.
• Problem-solving skills and adaptability.
• Self-motivated and autonomous work style.
• Interest in financial markets and a desire for a long-term career.
• Attention to detail and eagerness to learn.
• Proactive and flexible attitude.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience with Xero or similar accounting software.
• Basic accounting and bookkeeping knowledge.
• Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, etc.).
• Experience in FCA-regulated environments or financial markets.
• Familiarity with Pleo, Tipalti, or similar tools.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and discretionary bonus.
• Private healthcare, life insurance, critical illness, and income protection.
• Active lifestyle allowance.
• Additional annual leave.
• Up to 3 weeks remote work allowance.
• Weekly fresh fruit and comprehensive benefits package.