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Accounts Payable Specialist

Employer
Jane Street
Location
London, United Kingdom
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Nov 6, 2024
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Job Function
Accounting/Audit/Tax
Industry Sector
Finance - General
Employment Type
Full Time
Education
Bachelors
About the Position

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to help our London and global Accounting teams track, reconcile, and process expenses-and look for new ways to enhance our current accounts payable processes and systems. Additional responsibilities of the role will include:
  • Assisting in month-end close procedures by preparing reconciliations and analyses, recording accruals for unbilled expenses, and resolving expense discrepancies within the accounting system
  • Collaborating with stakeholders to streamline invoice entry and payment processes
  • Working closely with other team members, including our accounting-specific technology team, to improve processes and ensure the group's goals are met
  • Reviewing and amending expense reports for accuracy and completeness to meet financial reporting and tax requirements, and recording entries for self-assessed VAT
  • Providing guidance and assistance to colleagues throughout the firm on our policies and procedures for submitting firm expenses
  • Overseeing the status of the monthly corporate credit card process by communicating with individual cardholders and approvers, tracking card balances throughout the month, and ensuring statements are ready to be paid in a timely fashion
About You
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, or a related field
  • 4+ years of experience in accounts payable or expense control
  • Has a working knowledge of prepaids, accruals, VAT, and an understanding of how those concepts fit into the broader world of accounts payable
  • Detail-oriented and motivated to look for process improvements where possible
  • Organised self-starter with strong time management skills; enjoys working in a fast-paced environment with hard deadlines
  • Clear and proactive communicator who is able to build strong collaborative relationships across various groups within the firm
  • Knowledgeable in Microsoft Excel and able to critically analyse data
  • Financial services background and knowledge in UK GAAP is a plus
  • Fluency in English required

If you're a recruiting agency and want to partner with us, please reach out to agency-partnerships@janestreet.com.

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