Accounts Payable Specialist (City of London)

Portas Consulting is the leading management consulting firm dedicated to sport. We believe in the power of sport and physical activity to transform lives, communities, and nations. We provide inspirational leadership to power this transformation, having fun and showing passion for doing what we love.

Job Summary

As an Accounts Payable Specialist, you will be responsible for the Accounts Payable function for the Portas Group of global companies, with the support of an Accounts Assistant based in Riyadh. This role would suit a candidate who is currently in an Accounts Payable/similar role who is not looking for progression.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Manage the purchase ledger in Xero for all global entities.
• Ensure all invoices and expenses are analyzed, authorized, and coded correctly.
• Process employee expenses with the support of the Accounts Assistant in KSA, ensuring appropriate supporting documentation.
• Post transactions and prepare bi-monthly pay runs for approval.
• Ensure all bills and expenses are correctly coded for VAT as per the regulations in each region.
• Support the production of supplier contracts and maintain the company asset register.

The ideal candidate must have the following:

• Excellent knowledge of Accounts Payable procedures.
• Xero finance system experience and MS Excel skills.
• Good attention to detail and high levels of quality control.
• Excellent communication skills with senior staff and stakeholders.
• Track record of working in and contributing to a strong team environment.

Salary: GBP 32,000 – 36,000 PA