Our client, an independent private management company that combines seasoned investment analysts with leaders from the sustainability research field, is now looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to support the Finance. This person will be reporting to the Accounts Payable Manager and the Finance Director in the UK, while workingfrom Lisbon.
The Role
The Finance and Tax team, currently made up of 8 people, look after the Partnership's accounting function. The Accounts Payable Specialist reports into the Accounts Payable Manager and the Finance Director who heads up the cost team and will be required to work with individuals and teams across the Partnership.
Accountabilities
• Timely and effective accounts payable management for the Group.
• Managing the accounts payable inbox and responding to internal and external queries promptly.
• Ensuring accuracy of all purchase invoice entered in the accounting system in line finance policy.
• Internal management of invoice approval in the accounting system and the accounts payable ledger.
• Aged creditors oversight and escalation where necessary.
• Setting up payment of invoices in the Group's banking portal and arranging approval in line with finance policy.
• Monitoring daily banking activity and ensuring bank accounts are reconciled in the accounting system.
• Escalation of any issues/concerns to manager or other appropriate channel.
• Processing partner and staff expenses including verification that claims are in line with policy.
• Preparing bank reconciliations for all partnership bank accounts.
• Other ad hoc tasks. Including, but not limited to:
o regulatory returns e.g. Prompt payment reporting;
o Treasury administration e.g. bank account reporting for Partner ad hoc requirements;
o Ad hoc general Ledger posting and reanalysis.
Qualifications & Experience
A successful, dynamic, independent person that is looking for a role that demands focus and a strong ability to prioritise actions. They must be highly team focused, proactive and have demonstrated a commitment to working in a controlled environment.
• Previous proven experience of working in a similar bookkeeping role, with experience of the financial services sector or an international business an advantage.
• Excellent organisation, ability to work under pressure and to prioritise workload.
• Demonstrates a good use of initiative, combined with a practical clear-headed approach in relation to problem solving.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• A confident, personable and professional manner.
• Strong intellect, analytical skills and an eye for detail. Ability to think creatively and work independently.
• An accountancy qualification would be an advantage but is not essential, as is knowledge of Sage Intacct.
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