Job Description

Global Accounts Payable Accountant
This is a 12 month contract to cover maternity leave, however the role could go permanent if the company continues to grow. We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable professional and you must be available to start immediately.
Global Accounts Payable Accountant Responsibilities
This job role outlines the minimum tasks and competencies expected to be demonstrated within the role. In line with our client's values, they encourage proactivity and innovation:

• UK, US and AUS daily bookkeeping; invoice posting, expenses, payments, schedules and settlements
• UK bank reconciliations
• Month end preparation: accruals, prepayments, control accounts reconciliation and VAT close
• Collaboration with clients, suppliers, internal and external stakeholders and maintenance of accurate records
• Understand and adhere to UK financial controls, compliance, processes and regulations

Global Accounts Payable Accountant Rewards
Alongside a competitive salary they offer:
- Opportunities to grow and develop
- City centre office with good transport links (but no onsite parking)
- Uncapped annual leave allowance per year
- A good pension scheme
- Flexible working (including some home working)
- Health cover
This is a full-time, maternity cover position working 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday. You will be expected to be in the office 2-3 days a week.
There isn't any onsite parking, however it's just 5 minutes' walk from Oxford city centre train station.
Interviews will consist of an initial online interview to assess culture fit, followed by a 2 nd technical competency interview and a final interview with the SLT.
The Company
Our client is a growing energy company.
Global Accounts Payable Accountant Experience
To be successful in this role you will be a great team fit and understand how to work in a scaling organisation and have the ability to get up to speed fairly quickly (with support around you as needed). You will be able to get the core of the Accounts Payable job done and have the potential to improve processes as you go. You will need to demonstrate exceptional communication skills as you will be dealing with clients and suppliers in this role and you must be a people person, good at building relationships and working collaboratively. You must be AAT qualified (or equivalent) and if you are ACCA qualified that would be preferred. You must have proven UK based accounts payable and bookkeeping experience as well as experience of using different accounting software - our client uses Xero and HSBC Net for payments. You must be analytical and a good problem solver and be able to work in an organised and methodical manner ensuring efficiency and accuracy at all times. Previous experience within a private-equity environment is highly desirable.
Location
Hybrid - 2 - 3 days a week in the central Oxford office. You must live locally/ commutable distance within the Oxfordshire area and you must be able to start this contract immediately. Long notice periods cannot be considered.
How to Apply for this Global Accounts Payable Accountant role
Please apply online with an up-to-date CV to
You must have the full right to work in the UK to apply for this role. Sponsorship is not available.