Global Accounts Payable Specialist

TLC Worldwide; Swansea; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

TLC Worldwide is hiring a Global Accounts Payable Specialist to join their Finance team in Swansea or work remotely. The role involves managing accounts payable operations, improving processes, and enhancing vendor relations. Candidates should have experience in these areas and display strong analytical and communication skills.

Benefits

Dynamic team in a creative environment

Weekly webinars for development

TLC Wellness Week and programmes

Seasonal social events

Volunteering opportunities

Empowering women into leadership roles

Awards ceremony

Shareholder scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in accounts payable operations.
• Familiarity with AP automation tools and workflow optimization.
• Experience working within an international group.

Responsibilities

• Process, review, and verify invoices for accuracy and compliance.
• Ensure timely vendor payments and optimize cash flow.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication

Negotiation

Tools

ERP systems

Financial software

Job description

WE ARE HIRING A GLOBAL ACCOUNTS PAYABLE SPECIALIST

TLC Worldwide is the world's leading rewards platform, helping global brands connect with customers through experiences, instead of discounts. Founded in London in 1991, we've grown to 14 global hubs, using our COSMOS Insights to match the perfect experiences to each consumer.

We celebrate wins together, value innovation, accountability, and focus on creating stakeholder value with honest communication and attention to detail. We share the same growth mindsets and ambition to make sure our tech and data keep getting better and providing our clients with deeper, AI-powered insights and analytics from our tech and data.

We believe in the power of in-person collaboration that creates our TLC magic, but we do offer the flexibility you need to maintain work-life balance.

If you thrive in an energetic environment where everyone's ideas count, TLC Worldwide is where you belong!

Here are a few things that we've got to offer:

• Dynamic & collaborative team in a creative environment with exposure to global clients & colleagues -Check out our clients
• Weekly webinars to support your development through our People Academy
• Annual TLC Wellness Week and programmes throughout the year
• TLC Culture Club - including seasonal social events, tasty lunches & more
• TLC Gives Back - volunteering opportunities, including off site visits and volunteering leave
• TLC Rise - supporting and empowering women into leadership roles
• 'Frankies' - Our very own awards ceremony where we walk down the TLC red carpet in our best outfits
• TLC Owner's Club - Everyone that is part of the TLC experience contributes to our success, which is why we all own a piece of TLC as part of our share holder scheme

As we continue to grow globally, we’re looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Accounts Payable Specialist to join our dynamic Finance team that are based in our London HQ. For this role, we're open to considering candidates that are based in Swansea and can work from our hub there or work remotely from another location such as Wales, the Midlands or North of England.

What you'll be doing:

Accounts Payable Operations

• Process, review, and verify invoices for accuracy, approvals, and compliance.
• Ensure timely vendor payments while optimizing cash flow.

• Reconcile AP transactions and resolve discrepancies proactively.
• Maintain accurate financial documentation for audits and compliance.

Process Improvement & Optimization

• Identify and implement automation tools to streamline invoice processing.
• Standardize workflows to enhance efficiency and reduce manual errors.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve AP procedures.
• Continuously assess and refine AP strategies using performance data.

Vendor & Stakeholder Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers.
• Handle payment inquiries and track vendor performance.
• Ensure contract terms are met and resolve issues with internal teams.

Who we're looking for:

• Proven experience in accounts payable operations and process improvement.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and financial software (Microsoft ERP experience is a plus).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working within an international group.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with workflow optimization and AP automation tools.

Being a people-led business, we hire upon values and believe that our people are what make the beloved TLC culture so unique.

At TLC we aim to create a ‘world within the world’ that is free from prejudice, bias and inequity.

A world where diversity is valued and celebrated, and where we work hard to ensure all our wonderful people are given equal opportunity to succeed.

If you're excited by everything we've told you, then it's time to apply!