Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable Officer

Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable Officer

Date: 4 Mar 2025
Location: London, GB
Job ID: 5073
School: Group Central Support United Kingdom Office
Company: Nord Anglia Education

Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable Officer
Location: London Victoria (hybrid model, minimum 3 days in office).

Nord Anglia Education is looking to recruit an Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable Officer to join the Finance team. We are looking for someone to provide accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) support for the centrally managed entities, ensuring the AP and AR function is following the Group policies and facilitating the relationship with external vendors.

We seek an individual to join as an Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable Officer where your focus will be:

• Shares specialist knowledge on all AP/AR related queries.
• Supporting external vendor queries and building sustainable relationships.
• Liaising with internal schools (stakeholders) with clarifications on queries for intercompany invoices.
• Assist with the enhancement of AP/AR related policies and processes.
• Continuously improves the AP/AR function by suggesting / implementing the use of new technology to streamline the processes involved.
• Handling of accounts payable/accounts receivable with focus on intercompany transactions & recharges; processing of invoices and employee expense claims.
• Prepare regular and ad-hoc payments using e-banking platform and other relevant payment methods.
• Posting of payment & FX clearing journal entries.
• Assist with monthly account closing, reports and bank reconciliations.
• Working closely with Accounts Payable officer to deliver bi-monthly payment runs in a timely way, with high quality and within SLAs.
• Accounts receivable balance sheet reconciliation.
• Provide support to external and internal audit teams.
• Maintain the vendor master data details.
• Investigate and resolve invoice & payment discrepancies.
• Manage communication with external and internal stakeholders through two dedicated mailbox accounts.

The Successful Candidate Will Possess

• Experience within account payable function.
• Expertise in Excel, operating financial systems and banking systems.
• Knowledge of purchase order system.
• Experience of accounting software.
• Knowledge of accounting procedures.
• Experience of multi-currency account payables team.
• Experience of Navision accounting systems would be an advantage.
• Knowledge of large organisational structures.
• Experience of Intercompany transactions.
• Understanding of Cash pooling arrangements.

To Apply
On-line applications need to be directly through the Nord Anglia Education careers page and should include a CV.

At Nord Anglia Education, we are an equal opportunities employer dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Nord Anglia Education is committed to ensuring the highest possible safeguarding standards in our schools and we expect every employee to share this commitment.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries

Education

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