Accounts Payable Analyst (12 months FTC Mat Cover)

Thomsons Online Benefits ,
London, Greater London

Overview

Job Description

Our mission and vision Thomsons Online Benefits is Changing Benefits. For Good. Our unique and innovative SaaS platform takes employee engagement to a whole new level. We are fast paced, ambitious, people focused and on a journey to dominate the global benefits market. We are in the midst of one of the most exciting times in the companys history and while we are already recognised as the global leader in our industry, we will not become complacent. We continue to work to revolutionise the market and our PINK people are what makes this possible. We are passionately committed to going the extra mile for our clients, partners and people. Our values to be brilliant together, maximise potential and to challenge everything, deliver excellence are part of our unique culture. This is the PINK glue that binds us. It is time for Thomsons Online Benefits to continue its success. We truly believe that using our platform and products can impact and improve peoples lives. In fact, nearly 2 million people are already using our platform (Darwin). Thats a lot of people enjoying their flexible benefits! About the team Working within Finance you will form part of the Controllership Team who are responsible for all general accounting, the accuracy of financial reporting, ensuring the integrity of the balance sheet as well as supporting the business with a range of services including client billing and accounts payable. This is all supported through a structured control environment. As a team member you will need to build strong relationships with key stakeholders. This will include having a strong understanding of how the business operates including priorities and the range of risks and challenges faced by the business. There is significant scope for personal development and career progression within Finance and the wider business. The role and your mission Managing all aspects of the Accounts Payable (AP) function from a business perspective. While the actual processing of invoices have been offshored you will be responsible for overseeing and managing this on day to day basis to ensure all invoices and expenses are processed and paid in a timely manner. With the implementation of an upgraded general ledger system we will be moving to a Purchase Order based system for Accounts Payable and employee online expense claims. With the support of an established central transition team the candidate with be responsible for managing the end to end process at a business level, ensuring all stakeholders remain informed with minimal impact on the business. The jobholder will be responsible for a wide range of activities including, but not limited to: * Ensuring the smooth running of the Accounts Payable function * Administration, coding and processing of monthly credit card statements. * First point of escalation within the business. * Loading and processing accounts payable for the Singapore office * Oversight of accounts payable for the Romania office * Updating weekly bank activity reports * Bank reconciliations * Manual payment requests * Posting of monthly commission receipts * Actively managing the AP transition to Global Single Instance What skills & values you will bring: * Good interpersonal skills with ability to work under pressure. * Strong communicator with the ability to communicate with people at all levels; verbal and written. * Works well within teams providing support to colleagues * Attention to detail, hardworking, reliable and highly organised * Able to work independently and problem solve * Experience within an Accounts Payable function, possibly working with an offshore team Our PINK benefits and culture * An opportunity to work in a fast growing, innovative company with lots of room for progression * A fail-friendly environment that encourages learning and initiative * Flexible working options (when applicable) * Day off on your birthday * Weekly health and fitness classes * Matching charity contributions, charity days off and Pay it Forward charity challenge * A flexible reimbursement account for you to spend on the things that matter to you * Pension, Life and Medical Insurance So if you like the look of what you see, and think you could be the perfect fit for us, then take the leap and apply today! Go on, what are you waiting for?