Accounts Payable Assistant

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Summary

12 month Maternity leave contract

London Business School require an Accounts Payable Assistant to join our Finance team on a 12 month FTC to cover maternity leave.

You will be predominantly supporting our Executive Education custom programs and our LBS Student Association by processing the purchase ledger. Also you will be processing and managing the internal recharging of central contracts, whilst assisting the purchase ledger manager in monthly reporting.

Package

London Business School; a global and vibrant business community based in two of the world's most dynamic cities, London and Dubai. It's where extraordinary minds and diverse perspectives connect, to have a profound impact on the way the world does business and the way business impacts the world. We offer best in class hybrid learning to our students and participants, whilst creating a flexible, supportive and dynamic working environment for our people to excel in, whatever their location.

Main Responsibilities

* Processing of purchase ledger invoices and payments for the Executive Education Custom programs and LBS Student Association
* Daily supplier account query and resolution
* Production and review of a weekly BACS run
* Expenses - queries and daily uploads
* Monthly Creditor account with Debit balances Analysis as required

Ideal Candidate

* Bookkeeping, AAT or equivalent qualification or qualified by experience.
* Although some of the tasks are of a routine nature it requires someone who is capable of thinking independently - an opportunity to grow and learn with the job.
* Previous high volume purchase ledger experience.
* Experience of using TechnologyOne package, is advantageous.
* Team player but also able to work independently
* Good communication skills and the ability to address a variety of stakeholders
* Sound working knowledge of standard IT packages, systems and/or databases
* Proactive approach to relationship development with colleagues
* Good attention to detail

Benefits You Can Enjoy

* Generous annual leave of 27 days PLUS extra between Christmas and New Year!
* Automatic enrolment to a fantastic workplace pension scheme
* Free onsite gym and swimming pool!
* Amazing range of professional development to support your career path
* Enhanced cycle to work scheme
* Wellbeing offering to support your physical, mental and financial health
* Up to 5 days volunteering leave or parent /carer emergency leave

All enjoyed in a Smart (hybrid) Working environment so we're looking forward to discussing how, where and when you might work best to deliver in your new role.

Our commitment to driving inclusion and belonging

We are a globally reaching institution, committed to creating tangible and sustainable change in driving inclusion & belonging within our School, education and society at large. We are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone in our community feels they belong and thrive. This is a key school priority, and we want everyone who joins LBS to feel respected, welcomed, and heard.

Candidates needing sponsorship should assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship by evaluating their circumstances against the relevant criteria before applying

Please note we start screening CVs and interviewing candidates from the start of a campaign. A successful candidate could progress to offer before the advertised closing date. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible if you are interested in any roles.

Duration: 12 months

Start date: ASAP

Skills: accounts payable; finance

Salary: Competitive

Location: London, GB

Posted Date: 11/27/2024