Job Purpose: The Accounts Payable Officer is to complete payments and control expenses by receiving payments, processing, verifying, and reconciling invoices.
They are also responsible for the day-to-day management of all payment cycle activities in a timely and efficient manner.
The incumbent will be a key support to the business in ensuring adherence to the Branch Expense Policy and supporting the Financial Controller in monitoring appropriate financial controls within the local operations.
Key Accountabilities: Key point of contact for all Branch Expenses and Invoices Responsible for Branch third party payment process and procedures Assist in the preparation of statutory, tax and management reports.
Key Branch contact for all London and Group for journal entries on cross border charges.
Invoice Administration Invoice management & processing, Processing of staff expenses according to Bank Policy Ensure all third-party payments are made in alignment with FAB LB expense & procurements policies Work with Manager to ensure correct VAT treatment for non UK invoices (including FAB HO recharges) Expense analysis and review of vendor records To raise any concerns over expense payments immediately to line manager Ability to liaise with external suppliers.
Journal and Reporting Assistance Journal creation & input across the Bank As required support the preparation of the quarterly and annual VAT returns Maintenance of Fixed Asset Register including running fixed asset verification process.
Teamwork To constantly consider improvements to the efficiency & effectiveness of the role but also the wider department Act as cover for other departmental staff Input into operational risk reviews, KRI reporting and similar Undertaking ad-hoc duties as directed by line or department manager.
Assist in reviewing all related procedures.
Qualification & Experience: Essential Minimum 12 months working within an account payable function Understand various VAT treatments when processing invoices Possesses strong attention to detail, organization, presentation & communication skills Strong Preference Experience of Oracle Fusion AP & FA Applications or similar systems Ability to prepare ad hoc reports using Microsoft Excel and maintaining spreadsheets Experience of working in banking/ finance sector Compiled and submitted VAT returns for partial exempt entity.
Other Systems knowledge – High level of Excel expertise, well versed with MS Office.