Senior Accounts Technician – AP & Controls Lead (Hybrid)

Allianz; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Annual bonus

Pension scheme

Development days

Product discounts

Volunteering days

Job summary

Allianz UK is seeking a Senior Accounts Technician to join the accounts team in Guildford on a hybrid basis, ensuring accurate reporting and acting as go-to for queries and covering for Team Leader.

You will own Accounts Payable processes, drive improvements, oversee external audit, collaborate with offshore AP, and mentor colleagues. The role offers a comprehensive reward package and flexible working options within Allianz's global structure.

Qualifications

• Significant experience of working within an Accounts Department.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Excel and good knowledge of other Office applications.
• Understanding how the business areas operate and how this translates into the financial transactions.
• Good knowledge of the SAP and BEx systems and business systems that are used for the team's work.
• Part Qualified Accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA).
• Capability to mentor peers within team.

Responsibilities

• Act as Accounts Payable subject matter expert for the relevant vertical workstream, ensuring processes are aligned with the global operating model, policies and standards.
• Improve the controls environment and support manager to implement recommendations from Audit.
• Proactively identify opportunities to improve Accounts Payable efficiency, productivity, quality and service delivery.
• Own external audit process.
• Support projects relating to Accounting Harmonisation & improvement in payment process.
• Identify opportunities for process simplification, automation and standardisation, working with relevant stakeholders to develop and implement sustainable solutions.
• Develop strong relationships with both internal and external customers, understanding their needs and ensuring their output meets their requirements.
• Build an effective Control Framework for their area, ensuring all payments and controls are completed accurately and on time.
• Work closely with offshore Accounts Payable team to assess process execution, identify operational challenges and ensure adherence to agreed procedures.
• Support the Team Leader, mentor wider team, acting as a referral point for queries and covering when the Team Leader is away.
• Monitor key Accounts Payable performance indicators to identify trends, inefficiencies, service delivery issues and opportunities for improvement.

Skills

Accounts payable

Excel

Business understanding

Mentoring

AI usage

Education

Part Qualified Accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA)

Tools

SAP

BEx

Job description

Allianz UK is seeking a Senior Accounts Technician to join the accounts team in Guildford on a hybrid basis, ensuring accurate reporting and acting as go-to for queries and covering for Team Leader.

You will own Accounts Payable processes, drive improvements, oversee external audit, collaborate with offshore AP, and mentor colleagues. The role offers a comprehensive reward package and flexible working options within Allianz's global structure.