Senior Accounts Payable - Media

Your new company
You will work for an established media planning and advertising company based in the heart of London City.

Your new role
In this end to end Senior Accounts Payable job you will work as part of the centralised finance team in London, supporting and working closely with international media teams and suppliers. Your responsibilities will include (but not be limited to):

• Processing supplier invoices
• Ensuring invoices are approved for payment
• Investigation and resolution of supplier queries
• Reconciliation of supplier statements
• Preparation and execution of weekly payment run
• Management of staff expenses

What you'll need to succeed
The successful candidate will evidence recent, relevant experience in a similar Senior Accounts Payable role. You will have worked with international suppliers and multiple currencies, demonstrating excellent communication and relationship-building skills. Previous experience in a multi-entity business, dealing with intercompany transactions, and a solid understanding of VAT would be extremely desirable. You will be adept in the use of Excel (including VLOOKUP and Pivot Tables), previous experience using NetSuite and/or Filemaker systems is highly advantageous (but not essential). This is a demanding role in a fast-paced and complex environment, so you will be someone who works well under pressure and can deliver to tight deadlines. Previous experience working in the media industry and bi/multi lingual language skills would make you a stand out candidate for this job.

What you'll get in return
Flexible working options are available with a hybrid working pattern of 2 days in the office and 3 from home each week (please note that more days in the office may be required initially). For the right candidate, this role offers future career progression opportunity into a Financial Controller role. In addition to a competitive basic salary, this company offer excellent benefits including:

• Annual bonus (up to 10% based on both personal and company performance)
• Private healthcare
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (increases with length of service)
• Investment in your career growth/progression, with training and support provided
• Opportunity to win trips abroad through a peer-nominated award
• Gym discount
• Medicash
• Life assurance
• Office snacks always available as well as a fully stocked bar

What you need to do now
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