Job Description

Job Purpose

Ensure that the Accounts Payable bills and credit notes are processed accurately across multiple legal entities. Completing payment runs, ledger reviews and expense claim processing.

Reporting to

The Accounts Payable Manager

edyn is a dynamic and expanding lifestyle accommodation company, operating Cove, Locke, and SACO brands, covering the corporate and leisure markets for accommodation needs across the UK and Europe.


New ways of travelling and living have supported the growth of the business into the Aparthotel sector and with private equity ownership the company has rapidly expanded into key European Gateway cities. The group (comprising of 59 entities across 9 jurisdictions) is now going through a period of stabilisation, enhancements to its organisational structure, and implementing system improvements, to drive long-term growth and efficiency.


We are recruiting for a Finance Assistant in the Accounts Payable Team to own and process the end-to-end invoicing process for a number of entities. AP is a core part of the Finance Operations team of c.25 including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Credit Control, Systems administration and Process Improvement. The AP team ensure suppliers are paid and invoices are processed accurately to support the smooth running of business operations whilst delivering accurate accounting records within a robust control environment.


The jobholder will be responsible for managing their own workload and working collaboratively as part of a team. Problem solving, as much of the process is automated, and direct liaison with business colleagues is a key part of the role to ensure successful delivery of excellent accounts payable services across supplier invoice, expense and P-card processing and payments.


We seek a passionate and positive experienced accounts payable professional who wants to make a difference and contribute to the continuous improvement of the business processes. Attention to detail is a key attribute required in this role alongside the ability to manage a busy workload to tight timescales.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Day to day operations

Processing supplier bills and credit notes accurately and efficiently into NetSuite, encompassing PO and manual bills Onboarding new suppliers by completing credit checks and following the Company's purchasing policy Raising payments across multiple banks and legal entities, in line with payment terms, including ad-hoc payments when required Processing and reconciling employee and company card expenses, escalating non-compliance to the Company's expenses policy Taking ownership for the end-to-end completion of accounts payable tasks for assigned region/country Completing month-end activities and resolving queries relating to PO or billing transactions for assigned legal entities Carrying out any other ad-hoc Finance activities deemed appropriate

In this role you will need the following

Knowledge and Skills

Demonstrated experience in a high-volume Accounts Payable or transactional finance environment Willingness to learn end-to-end Accounts Payable tasks Strong communication and interpersonal skills Intermediate to advanced MS Office skills Confident manner and ability to work well under pressure Great attention to detail and accuracy, working consistently to a high standard Excellent organisation and prioritisation skills with the ability to manage own workload Ability to work in a team as well as individually

Experience

Essential*: At least 2 years working in a fast-paced, high-volume Accounts Payable team; previous experience using ERP Systems (e.g. NetSuite, Oracle, SAP)
Highly Desirable*: Knowledge or experience within the hospitality or property industry; previous experience of working across multiple legal entities

Our Values We All Lead By

The courage to Question, Evolve and Be Human

Be curious and seek out innovation, change and creativity Challenge convention, look for better ways to do and be Accept accountability and empower those around you Feel free to be yourself at work just as much at play Accept that perfection doesn't exist in yourself and others and no-one has the monopoly on good ideas Recognise the humanity in ourselves and others to learn fast, evolve and grow Show excellent attention to detail with an organised, logical approach Be energetic and a strong team player Be self-improving and ambitious to grow * Be open and easily build relationships with people