Job Description

As an Accounts Payable (AP) Specialist, you will report into the Finance Manager. The purpose of the role is to be responsible for the AP function across the business, with the aim to take full ownership of the entire AP function and continuously drive its progress.


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Who we are

We are Trade Nation. We help our customers power up their trading through killer insights, transparent costs, and fairer ways to trade. We're innovators, and proud of it. And we've grown a lot in our decade as a market-leading low-cost trading powerhouse. Our reach is global through our teams in the UK, Australia, South Africa, Seychelles and The Bahamas.


Founded on transparency, forged in trust and powered by people, we're committed to empowering our customers to outperform the markets. How? By minimising expenses and harnessing technology to prioritise the lowest trading costs.


But enough about us. Let's hear about you.

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Who you are

You're something special. You pride yourself on being unique and bringing your own history to the table - finding solutions to daily challenges in a way that can't be done by anyone else. Maybe you talk a big game, maybe you don't. The important thing is that you do what you say and follow through to see every customer thrive.


You don't play with the bumpers up. That means breaking out of your lane when needed to help others - or forging your own completely. Every problem is our problem and that's how you see it too. Because Trade Nation's people have a shared vision, and you want to be part of making it a reality.


You know when to take the right sort of risks, the ones that push you to be better. You're not afraid to try, fail, and then try harder. But don't worry, you'll have all the support you need to thrive with us at Trade Nation, and we can't wait to enable you to learn and grow.


Ready to roll up your sleeves and get stuck in?

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Our commitments to each other

We have each other's backs

There when we need each other most

We challenge each other

Be more creative, more curious, more bold

We thrive together

Taking our work to the next level

We form strong bonds

Through team building and social events

We don't judge

Instead, we teach and are open to learning

We step up

Taking ownership and we support each other to do the same

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Responsibilities

Use our AP software, Tipalti, to process purchase invoices, manage the purchase ledger by ensuring costs and VAT are accounted for correctly and settle invoices on the AP. Monitor the group AP inbox and liaise with suppliers to resolve queries. Prepare the weekly payment runs and set up payments in the bank. Perform daily and monthly bank account reconciliations using the Xero accounting system. Take ownership of employee expense claims and credit cards, most of which will be processed through our app, Pleo. Ensure these comply with company policy and are correctly coded within the P&L. Ensure that all invoices and expenses are approved in accordance with the Matrix of Authorities ("MoA"). Assist with any other ad hoc tasks.

Requirements

Previous AP experience Degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience. Strong and confident communicator, able to engage with colleagues at all levels and constructively challenge where appropriate. Well organised and exhibits strong time management skills. Ability to apply knowledge to unfamiliar situations and problem-solve effectively. Self-motivated and independent, capable of working autonomously with minimal supervision. Genuine interest in financial markets and the finance industry, with a strong desire to build a long-term career in the field. Excellent attention to detail. Curious and eager to learn, consistently seeking opportunities to develop new skills and expand knowledge. Proactive mindset, taking initiative when needs be. Flexible and adaptable.
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Preferred requirements

Previous experience with accounting software (ideally Xero). Basic knowledge and understanding of accounting and bookkeeping. Strong Excel skills (including VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, etc.). Experience in an FCA-regulated environment and/or financial markets. Familiarity with Pleo, Tipalti, or similar tools.

Benefits

Competitive salary, and discretionary annual bonus. Private healthcare. Life Insurance, Critical Illness & Income Protection cover. Active Lifestyle allowance. Annual leave above minimum entitlement. Up to 3 weeks allowance to work in any location. * Fresh fruit weekly