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Permanent
Hiring range: £28,000 - £32,000
Contact: TalkingCareers@itv.com
Your work matters to millions. Shaping culture is in the DNA of ITV. So, it’s not surprising that you’ll find us in every home in the UK, our productions are famous all over the world and we’re at the forefront of the digital streaming revolution.
The role… Our busy PTP team is looking for a brand new and experienced Accounts Payable Ledger Specialist on a permanent basis. Reporting to the Accounts Payable Manager, you will be responsible for managing the company's accounts payable ledger, reviewing if invoices are accurately processed, payments are made on time, and vendor accounts are properly maintained. This position involves maintaining accurate records, reconciling large volumes of data and resolving discrepancies.
Some Of Your Key Day-to-day Responsibilities Will Include:
* Act as primary contact for invoice inquiries and resolve payment issues.
* Reconcile statements, ensure timely payments, and request missing invoices.
* Address payment errors, track trends, and collaborate on process improvements.
* Maintain accurate ledgers and assist with audits.
* Work with teams to reduce invoice errors and improve PO compliance.
* Build strong supplier relationships to speed up invoice receipts.
* Analyze recurring queries, address root causes, and reduce inquiries.
* Update and maintain SOPs.
* Meet goals, drive compliance, and improve team KPIs.
* Stay updated on processes/tools, engage in 1-2-1s for development.
* Support onboarding and contribute to team success.
Skills You’ll Need (minimum Criteria)...
* Significant experience working within an Accounts Payable team with a good understanding of accounting principles.
* Experience with accounting software (e.g. Oracle, SAP) and proficiency in Excel.
* Excellent working knowledge of Excel (Vlookups and pivot tables essential).
* Can provide evidence of analysing, presenting and improving data to management, business areas and teams.
* Experience of working with Finance ERPs (Oracle Fusion an advantage).
Other Things We’re Looking For (key Criteria)...
* Can demonstrate a significant understanding of the Account Payable process.
* Can demonstrate a strong competency of problem solving.
* Excellent skills in using Word, spreadsheets and slides.
* Experience of working in a Shared Services / GBS environment is preferred.
* Has a good understanding of accounting principles.
* The ability to adapt and be flexible to changes in priorities.
* Attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
* Able to navigate complex processes and provide recommendations.
* Risk and fraud awareness.
* Strong organisational and time management abilities.
* Excellent communication skills to be able to explain root cause findings, trend analysis and process improvement suggestions.
ITV is for everyone. ITV strongly encourages applications for this role from disabled people. As a Disability Confident Leader, if you meet the minimum criteria for a role and you have declared that you are disabled, we’ll guarantee to take you to the next stage.
Because those who make an impact deserve to be rewarded for it.
ITV Offers Some Great Rewards And Benefits Including:
* Flexible working with a range of options to suit everyone.
* Generous holiday allowance, plus you can buy more.
* Annual bonus opportunity.
* Competitive pension contribution.
* Save as you earn - with an opportunity to buy ITV shares.
* Wellbeing and volunteering days plus a wide range of opportunities to help you live a balanced and healthy life.
Closing date: Midnight Sunday 2nd March 2025.
Please note, on occasion we may receive a very large volume of applications which means applications for a role may close earlier than the referenced closing date. We’d encourage you to apply as soon as possible if interested.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industries
Advertising Services
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