Accounts Payable Assistant
2 weeks ago
Simon & Schuster, a global leader in general interest publishing, is dedicated to providing the best in fiction and nonfiction for readers of all ages, and in all printed, digital and audio formats. Its distinguished roster of authors includes many of the world's most popular and widely recognized writers, and winners of the most prestigious literary honors and awards. It is home to numerous well-known imprints and divisions such as Simon & Schuster, Scribner, Atria Books, Gallery Books, Adams Media, Avid Reader Press, Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing and Simon & Schuster Audio and international companies in Australia, Canada, India, and the United Kingdom, and proudly brings the works of its authors to readers in more than 200 countries and territories. For more information visit our website at
The Job Profile
Simon & Schuster UK's Finance team is looking for an enthusiastic Accounts Payable Assistant to join and support the Finance team.
The Job Role
Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, the successful candidate will act as the first point of call for all accounts payable administration. You will be responsible for processing all purchase invoices, monitoring supplier accounts, including PO approvals ensuring timely settlement of liabilities as they fall due. Support the preparation of weekly payment runs. You will help with the maintenance of historical accounts payable records.
The role includes reconciling supplier statements, resolving invoice discrepancies, maintaining up-to-date supplier records, supporting month-end activities and assisting the wider Finance team with general administrative and ad hoc tasks.
The Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills, a keen eye for detail, ability to work to deadlines, and impeccable organisational skills. The individual will be a proactive and self-motivated team player who is confident, professional and conscientious. Good grounding of administration is essential and able to work in an office environment. Previous experience in an administrative role is desirable, with experience of Microsoft 365 applications and good IT skills.
Apply
Please apply by attaching your CV and cover letter.
Salary starting from
£27,000
Simon & Schuster UK is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity and gender expression. At Simon & Schuster UK, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all.
Candidates hired for this or any other posted Simon & Schuster UK role will be employees of Simon & Schuster UK Ltd subject to all policies, including the Workplace Privacy Notice, and eligible solely for the benefits plans thereof.
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