Global AP Lead (EMEA) & Process Optimizer

WeWork; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

WeWork is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable professional to oversee EMEA AP activities and drive accurate, timely supplier payments. You will coordinate with offshore teams, perform reconciliations, and partner with treasury to manage spend across multiple currencies.

The role emphasizes process improvement, cross-functional collaboration, and a proactive approach to month-end close and issue resolution within a global environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in an Accounts Payable role; ideally in a multi-currency, global environment.
• Experience working across time zones, with different cultures and languages.
• Strong attention to detail and high accuracy and speed when entering numeric data into financial systems.
• Good communicator who can build collaborative relationships across functions and levels.
• Ability to multi-task and work with urgency to deliver.
• Comfortable in an environment of continuous improvement; able to adapt regularly to change.

Responsibilities

• EMEA AP Ledger Management: Oversee the EMEA AP ledger to ensure complete accuracy and completeness.
• Vendor & Statement Reconciliations: Perform statement reconciliations for key vendors and lead meetings to resolve any variances or issues.
• Utility Cost Management: Partner with the third-party utilities contract management team to ensure proper invoice booking and recover any due refunds.
• Offshore Team Coordination & Performance: Act as the regional AP point of contact for offshore teams, resolving queries, managing escalations for complex issues, monitoring manual activity metrics, and providing training as needed.
• Treasury & Payment Oversight: Collaborate with the treasury team to ensure timely supplier payments and highlight urgent or material spend.
• Month-End Accounting Support: Serve as the AP point of contact for the accounting team during month-end close, identifying any supplier issues that require accruals.
• Internal Escalations & Service Continuity: Function as the main point of contact for internal regional teams, offering guidance and handling escalations to ensure uninterrupted supplier service.
• Process Improvement & P2P Streamlining: Work with the global AP team to contribute to system improvements, process optimization, and performance analysis to identify cost-reduction opportunities. Regularly review aged invoices and unreconciled cash lines to determine and execute necessary actions.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Time zone collaboration

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

WeWork is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable professional to oversee EMEA AP activities and drive accurate, timely supplier payments. You will coordinate with offshore teams, perform reconciliations, and partner with treasury to manage spend across multiple currencies.

The role emphasizes process improvement, cross-functional collaboration, and a proactive approach to month-end close and issue resolution within a global environment.