Senior Accounting Analyst in London

At PPRO, our mission is to simplify access to local payment methods and our vision is to enable the sale of goods and services to anyone in the world using their preferred way to pay. We empower partners such as Ant Group, PayPal and Stripe to access new markets, connect with more customers, and accelerate their growth.

The Purpose: We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Senior Accounting Analyst to join our dynamic Accounting team. This individual will be a key contributor, centrally managing the end-to-end Accounts Receivable (AR) and Accounts Payable (AP) processes for our EMEA and APAC entities. Beyond core transaction management, this role is crucial for driving continuous improvement within the financial operations function.

Your impact in this role:

• Manage the full AR process, implementing proactive strategies to minimise aged debt and significantly improve company cash flow.
• Serve as the primary subject matter expert for all internal and external receivables queries.
• Collaborate with internal teams to align recoverability processes and provide executive-level reporting on progress to senior management.
• Support the Accounts Payable Analyst by processing and/or reviewing invoices for accuracy, securing necessary approvals, and ensuring correct data entry into the accounting system.
• Oversee monthly payment runs, manage cash positions, and actively contribute to financial forecasting.
• Regularly reconcile both Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable ledgers to ensure data integrity and accuracy.
• Communicate proactively with vendors and customers to effectively resolve any payment or invoicing discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all AP and AR transactions, including the generation of mandatory monthly reports.
• Assist in the critical month-end close processes and provide ad-hoc reporting as required.
• Support the Procure-to-Pay process, including the management of purchase orders, receipts, and invoices.

What would make you a great fit:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in accounts receivable and payable.
• Strong background in accounts receivable or finance operations, payments industry/client funds preferred.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently.
• Fluency in English is mandatory.
• ERP experience (preferred Microsoft Dynamics).

What's in it for you?

• Hybrid working - We offer a hybrid structure with a 3 days / week on site expectation.
• In addition to our 28-day holiday allowance, we also provide a work from abroad policy, enabling employees to work remotely for up to another 30 days per year.
• Learning and Development - We offer a GBP 1,000 annual budget to support your professional growth.
• Insurance - We want our employees to benefit from various insurances including a medical insurance (BUPA health care plan) and a 5% matching pension plan through Now Pensions.
• Enhanced Family Leave - We offer enhanced family leave to support you during key life moments.
• Workplace Nursery Scheme - Save on childcare through salary exchange.
• Gym membership - PPRO helps contribute towards the costs of your gym membership.
• Mental Health Platform - We’ve teamed up with a top well-being platform to provide one-on-one therapy, chat therapy, therapist-led courses, guided meditations, and more.

Our Principles:

• We get things done: We are courageous; we take ownership, make decisions and get things done.
• We act with trust and integrity: We listen first and challenge respectfully.
• We put the customer first: We are laser focused on delivering outstanding outcomes for our customers.
• We make things better: We boldly explore new ideas and have an unwavering commitment to continuous improvement.
• We work as a team: We collaborate closely and value team success over individual achievement.