Accounts Payable Analyst

1 week ago

London London Bridge St, United Kingdom Dow Jones Full time

Job Description:

As an Accounts Payable Analyst you will provide financial, administrative and clerical support by ensuring payments are completed and expenses are controlled by processing, verifying and reconciling invoices according to established policies and procedures in an efficient, timely and accurate manner, as well as, assisting with the daily tasks listed below. You will report directly to the Supervisor, Accounts Payable.

TASKS

  • Review and process incoming invoices for accuracy

  • Handle invoice workflow exceptions and clear them from the system according to established procedures

  • Respond to vendor queries in a professional and timely manner via team email box

  • Vendor creation. Review and validate records for all new vendors and register them on the AP system

  • Vendor maintenance – validate any requested changes to vendor records in line with company's compliance policy

  • Monitor discount opportunities; scheduling and preparing checks; ensure credit is received for outstanding memos

  • Verify vendor accounts by reconciling monthly statements and related transactions.

  • Review aged creditor reports and clear outstanding credits and unpaid invoices

  • Daily reconciliation of invoice interfaces

  • Review of all applicable invoices to determine correct application of non-resident withholding tax

  • Regular review and analysis of vendor spend reports to identify costs that can be pushed over to Purchase Orders

  • Assist with gathering document support for SOX and financial audits

  • Analyze current processes and recommend improvements

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Minimum of A level qualification preferably with at least 1 year experience in the above areas.

  • Prior experience with SAP is beneficial, but not required

  • Basic knowledge of general accounting principles, regulatory standards and compliance requirements

  • General math skills

  • Proficiency in MS Office, including the ability to operate computerized accounting and spreadsheet programs

  • High degree of accuracy, attention to detail and confidentiality

  • Excellent data entry skills

  • Excellent analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills, a critical thinker

  • Ability to work independently or as a team member

  • Excellent customer service skills, including written and verbal

Our Benefits

  • Comprehensive Healthcare Plans

  • Paid Time Off

  • Retirement Plans

  • Education Benefits

  • Family Care Benefits

  • Subscription Discounts

# LI Hybrid

Reasonable accommodation: Dow Jones, Making Careers Newsworthy - We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.EEO/AA/M/F/Disabled/Vets. Dow Jones is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, in our job application and/or interview process. If you need assistance or accommodation in completing your application, due to a disability, email us at talentresourceteam@dowjones.com. Please put "Reasonable Accommodation" in the subject line and provide a brief description of the type of assistance you need. This inbox will not be monitored for application status updates.

Business Area: Dow Jones - Finance

Job Category: Finance

Union Status:

Non-Union role

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Req ID: 42962

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