Accountant

About You

• Highly organised with strong attention to detail, thriving in a fast-paced, global environment.
• Eager to learn and grow, with a passion for delivering accurate and timely financial processes.
• Solutions-oriented and able to work independently, while knowing when to seek support on complex challenges.
• A proactive communicator who builds trust with stakeholders and vendors.
• Open to growth and willing to support the team beyond your immediate scope when needed.
• Tech-savvy, adaptable, and understand that your work underpins smooth business operations.
  

Role Summary

Accountant

Key Responsibilities

Procure-to-Pay (P2P) – AP Workflow & Approvals

• Set up vendors in Paprika and the bank portal for payment processing.
• Validate OCR fields on invoices and ensure correct tagging.
• Perform 2-/3-way PO matching and resolve exceptions.
• Obtain written approvals for OPEX and non-PO spend.
• Respond to vendor queries promptly and professionally.
• Prepare payment runs, upload bank files, and send remittances.
• Partner with the US finance team on inbox triage and SLA turnaround.

Corporate Cards & Employee Expenses

• Collect receipts and approvals for corporate card claims.
• Reconcile and post corporate credit card transactions.
• Review employee expenses for compliance, including IRS requirements, and follow up on corrections.

Collections

• Support collections by following up on overdue invoices and escalating issues when necessary.

Cashbook & Bank Reconciliations

• Maintain daily cashbook entries and perform daily bank reconciliations.
• Assist the Finance Director with working capital reports as needed.

Controls & Compliance

• Maintain audit-ready documentation and adhere to segregation of duties.
• Support internal/external audits with evidence packs.
• Assist with revenue and purchasing sample pulls during audit sessions (Dec, May, July).

Stakeholder Communication

• Provide daily handover notes to the US team and join scheduled stand-ups.
• Maintain process maps and run-books for continuity.
  

What You’ll Bring

• 5+ years’ experience in accounts payable, credit card reconciliations, and supplier management within a shared services environment.
• Working knowledge of job structures and Job vs GL accounting.
• Agency or professional services experience preferred; audit firm experience a plus.
• Familiarity with Paprika or similar accounting systems desirable.
• Proficiency in MS Excel (intermediate) and MS Word essential.
• Excellent written and spoken English for US stakeholder interactions.
• Proactive, solution-oriented mindset with the ability to meet strict deadlines.
• US AP experience preferred.