Senior Accounts Payable
About Us
Fundamental Media are passionate front runners of media planning & buying and technology who live and breathe advertising. Established in 2003 in London, we have grown to over 170 people whilst retaining the important ethos that our staff are part of our family. Our vision was to become a leading specialist and we have achieved this through a combination of contemporary and innovative technologies. This includes our in-house proprietary performance marketing technologies and reporting platforms, in-house programmatic solutions, research team and most importantly our people, each with expert sector knowledge.
We have a global footprint with offices in Boston, London, Hong Kong and Sydney. Our clients are world-class Higher and Business Education institutions with diverse requirements and a global reach.
The Role
Our HQ is Central London, and the Accounts Payable team is part of our Central Services team, supporting our media teams around the world. This is more than just an accounts payable & processing role; instead you will be expected to understand the media offering and work closely with the media team and our media suppliers to match invoices and resolve discrepancies - you will be considered part of the wider team.
Role and Responsibilities
* End-to-end management of the Accounts Payable ledger
* Processing of supplier invoices
* Chasing approval for invoices
* Dealing with supplier queries
* Supplier statement reconciliations
* Preparing and processing of the weekly payment runs
* Checking and processing of the staff expenses
As an Ideal candidate you would have:
* Experience of working in a fast paced, complex environment and dealing with multiple statutory entities and key stakeholders in multiple time zones.
* A commercial outlook and professional approach to all aspects of the role is critical to success in this role as you will be communicating directly with high profile clients.
* A ‘team player’ who is willing to help colleagues whenever necessary.
* Attention to detail is essential.
* Experience of working in multiple currencies and the implications thereof.
* Experience of working with multiple statutory entities and the implications of intercompany transactions.
* A good understanding of VAT and indirect taxes as applied to the invoices.
* Fluency in English essential with additional European languages a distinct advantage.
* Ability to be flexible with working hours when needed.
* Confident with IT systems and a quick learner of new IT systems.
* Good knowledge of MS Office Suite generally, but strong Excel skills essential to the role.
* Knowledge of Oracle Netsuite and Filemaker a distinct advantage, though not essential as training will be provided.
What we offer
* Positive, friendly and loyal colleagues.
* A competitive salary and bonus structure.
* Hybrid & flexible working.
* Excellent benefits including pension contribution, private healthcare, life cover, cycle scheme, season ticket loans, 25 days’ annual leave pro rata, 2 days paid leave for charity work, study loans and free snacks in the office.
* The opportunity to fast-track your career. We believe in recognition, reward and progression – partnered with the appropriate training and support.
* 100% Club, an annual peer nominated award (past trips have included Dubai, skiing in France, diving in the Red Sea and a trip to Italy).
* A dynamic place to work in a contemporary, team focussed and forward-thinking company. We are a friendly but driven team - ‘Work hard, have fun, make money’!
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
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