AP & Cash Accounting Assistant

Janus Henderson Global Investors; London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A global investment firm in London is seeking an Accounts Payable professional to manage supplier invoices and payment processes. The ideal candidate should have strong attention to detail and experience in accounts payable, along with proficiency in Excel. This role supports hybrid working with generous benefits and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Generous holiday policies

Health and well-being benefits

Paid volunteer time

Lunch allowance

Qualifications

• Good computer skills and ability to learn new systems quickly.
• Experience in accounts payable is preferred.
• Ability to work without supervision.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices and credits from suppliers.
• Deal with emails and supplier/customer queries.
• Chase approvals for payment on time.

Skills

Data entry skills

Proficient in MS Excel

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Accounts payable principles knowledge

Tools

SAP

Basware

Job description

Why work for us?

A career at Janus Henderson is more than a job, it’s about investing in a brighter future together.

Our Mission at Janus Henderson is to help clients define and achieve superior financial outcomes through differentiated insights, disciplined investments, and world-class service. We will do this by protecting and growing our core business, amplifying our strengths and diversifying where we have the right.

Our Values are key to driving our success, and are at the heart of everything we do:

Clients Come First - Always | Execution Supersedes Intention | Together We Win | Diversity Improves Results | Truth Builds Trust

If our mission, values, and purpose align with your own, we would love to hear from you!

Your opportunity

• Process invoices & credits from suppliers

• Processing payment runs bi-weekly

• Deal with emails and supplier/customer queries

• Producing AP Daily and Monthly Stats

• Chasing the Business to get invoices approved on time for payment

• Matching Manual Payments and Direct Debits

• Carry out additional duties as assigned

• Matrix weekly update to shared space

• FEBAN and O/S cash clearing

• Prompt payment reporting and submission

• Cadency cash and AP reconciliations

• Carry out other duties as assigned

  What to expect when you join our firm

• Hybrid working and reasonable accommodations

• Generous Holiday policies

• Excellent Health and Wellbeing benefits including corporate membership to ClassPass

• Paid volunteer time to step away from your desk and into the community

• Support to grow through professional development courses, tuition/qualification reimbursement and more

• Maternal/paternal leave benefits and family services

• Complimentary subscription to Headspace – the mindfulness app

• All employee events including networking opportunities and social activities

• Lunch allowance for use within our subsidized onsite canteen

  Must have skills

• Must have good computer skills and to be able to quickly learn and adapt to new systems.

• Ability in inputting data in an efficient and timely manner

• Must be able to work without supervision

• Competent in working on MS Excel

• Experience in accounts payable

• Attention to detail

• Understanding of basic bookkeeping

• Knowledge of accounts payable principles

• Ability to comprehend and manage financial records

• Data entry skills

• Talent for numerical coding

• Enough understanding of accounting concepts to properly code expenses

• Organisational skills

• Communication skills

• Proficiency with accounting software for accounts payable.

  Nice to have skills

• Experience of processing in an Accounts Payable function would be an advantage

• SAP & Basware experience preferred

  Supervisory responsibilities

• No

  Potential for growth

• Mentoring

• Leadership development programs

• Regular training

• Career development services

• Continuing education courses

  You will be expected to understand the regulatory obligations of the firm, and abide by the regulated entity requirements and JHI policies applicable for your role.

  At Janus Henderson Investors we’re committed to an inclusive and supportive environment. We believe diversity improves results and we welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. Don’t worry if you don’t think you tick every box, we still want to hear from you! We understand everyone has different commitments and while we can’t accommodate every flexible working request we’re happy to be asked about work flexibility and our hybrid working environment. If you need any reasonable accommodations during our recruitment process, please get in touch and let us know at [e-mail] .

  Janus Henderson (including its subsidiaries) will not maintain existing or sponsor new industry registrations or licenses where not supported by an employee’s job functions (as determined by Janus Henderson at its sole discretion).

  All applicants must be willing to comply with the provisions of Janus Henderson Investment Advisory Code of Ethics related to personal securities activities and other disclosure and certification requirements, including past political contributions and political activities. Applicants’ past political contributions or activity may impact applicants’ eligibility for this position. Janus Henderson is an equal opportunity /Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. All applications are subject to background checks.