Accountant I (Contract)

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Accounts Payable Specialist (EMEA)

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EMEA Financial Controller

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Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accounts Payable Specialist to manage the end-to-end accounts payable function across the EMEA region, with primary responsibility for the United Kingdom and Switzerland. The successful candidate will process supplier invoices in multiple currencies (GBP, EUR, USD, and CHF), ensure timely and accurate payments, maintain strong financial controls, and work closely with Procurement, Finance, and business stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Accounts Payable Processing
• Process and accurately enter supplier invoices into Oracle ERP.
• Match supplier invoices to approved purchase orders and goods receipts, resolving discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Book and process intercompany invoices in accordance with company policies and intercompany agreements.
• Maintain accurate vendor master data and ensure compliance with internal controls and company procedures.
• Manage accounts payable activities for UK and Switzerland entities.
• Payment Processing
• Prepare and execute weekly supplier payment runs through BCAS, ensuring all payments are approved and processed accurately and on time.
• Create and process ad hoc payments when required to meet urgent business needs.
• Manage payments in multiple currencies including GBP, EUR, USD, and CHF.
• Allocate bank payments to supplier invoices and investigate outstanding or unmatched transactions.
• Respond to supplier payment queries and maintain positive vendor relationships.
• Ensure compliance with company payment policies, controls, and authorization matrices.
• Month-End Close and Reconciliations
• Reconcile Accounts Payable ledgers at month-end.
• Prepare and maintain balance sheet reconciliations relating to Accounts Payable and assigned balance sheet accounts.
• Investigate and resolve reconciling items in a timely manner.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities and external audit requests.
• Employee Expenses and Corporate Cards
• Administer employee expense claims through Concur.
• Review and process employee expense reports in accordance with company policies.
• Reconcile corporate credit card transactions and ensure all supporting documentation is obtained.
• Monitor outstanding expense claims and follow up with employees and managers to ensure timely submission and approval.
• Support employees with expense-related queries and Concur system issues.
• Business Partnering and Stakeholder Management
• Work closely with Procurement to resolve purchase order, invoicing, and supplier-related issues.
• Collaborate with accountants and finance teams to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance with accounting policies.
• Support process improvement initiatives to drive efficiency and strengthen financial controls within the Accounts Payable function.

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Qualifications & Experience

• Previous Accounts Payable experience within a multinational business environment.
• Experience processing invoices and payments in GBP, EUR, USD, and CHF.
• Strong working knowledge of Oracle ERP and Concur.
• Experience preparing payment runs through banking platforms such as BCAS.
• Knowledge of purchase order matching, supplier reconciliations, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Understanding of intercompany accounting and transactions.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.

Key Skills

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a wider finance team.

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Business-level French is preferred but not essential.

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