Robert Walters
Corporate Accountant AP/AR
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A leading provider in the financial services sector is seeking a Corporate Accountant specialising in Accounts Payable and Receivable to join their London office. This is an exceptional opportunity for you to play a pivotal role in supporting day to day finance operations during a period of significant growth and systems transformation.
The hiring manager will only consider candidates that are immediately available, or with one month's notice.
Key Accountabilities and Scope of Role
The responsibilities will include:
- Review and process payment runs, ensuring accuracy, approvals, and timely execution
- Manage the accounts inbox and resolve supplier and internal queries efficiently
- Liaise with key suppliers and stakeholders to ensure smooth payment processes
- Support credit and debit card reconciliations, ensuring documentation is complete and timely
- Manage employee expenses, ensuring compliance with policy and consistent approvals
- Support and progressively take ownership of client invoicing and debtor management
- Monitor and follow up on outstanding receivables
- Support the monitoring of accruals/payables ensuring accuracy of accounts
- Assist with finance projects including new system implementation
- Assist with audits of group companies
- Assist on monthly/quarterly reviews of corporate financials for boards of regulated entities
- Identify opportunities to improve processes and enhance efficiency
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What you bring:
To excel as a Corporate Accountant Accounts Payable and Receivable, you will bring proven experience from similar roles within asset management or banking sectors.
- Academic background with qualifications in Finance, Business or Accountancy providing you with a solid foundation for success in this role.
- Proven experience in Accounts Payable or Accounts Receivable functions within asset management or banking environments is highly desirable.
- Demonstrated ability to automate processes and identify opportunities for improving operational efficiency within finance teams.
- Exceptional attention to detail enabling you to manage high transaction volumes without compromising on accuracy or deadlines.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel alongside familiarity with finance systems such as Sage Intacct or Xero enhances your effectiveness.
- Experience working under tight deadlines while remaining flexible and focused on results is essential for thriving in this environment.
- Excellent communication skills paired with strong organisational abilities allow you to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external partners alike.
- A high level of honesty and integrity ensures trustworthiness when handling sensitive financial information.
- A collaborative mindset combined with a commitment to maintaining accuracy supports your contribution to team goals.
- Dedication to driving continuous improvement means you are always seeking ways to enhance processes for better outcomes.
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