IBP Accounts Payable Assistant

Investec is a distinctive Specialist Bank serving clients principally in the UK and South Africa. Our culture gives us our edge: we work hard to find colleagues who'll think out of the ordinary and we put them in environments where they'll flourish. We combine a flat structure with a focus on internal mobility. If you can bring an entrepreneurial spirit and a desire to learn and collaborate to your work, this could be the boost your career deserves.

Embedded in our culture is a sense of belonging and inclusion. This creates an environment in which everyone is free to be themselves which helps to drive innovation, creativity and ultimately business performance. At Investec we want everyone to find it easy to be themselves, and to feel they belong. It's a responsibility we all share and is integral to our purpose and values as an organisation.

Research shows that some candidates can be reluctant to apply to a role unless they meet all the criteria. We pride ourselves on our entrepreneurial spirit here and welcome you to do the same – if the role excites you, please don't let our person specification hold you back. Get in touch!

Team description:

The IBP Accounts Payable team is responsible for the processing and paying of IBP's supplier invoices, IBP staff expense claims and well as other ad hoc tasks. The team of 5 staff is headed up by Oana Neagoe and is based in the London Gresham Street office.

Description of role and key responsibilities:

Inputting supplier invoices & staff expense forms promptly and accurately
Assisting with BACS payment runs and preparing faster payment
Assisting staff with the use of Concur
Setting up / amending supplier details on JDE including bank details
Answering E mail and telephone queries confidently and accurately, ad-hoc duties as required including assisting with faster payments, journals, following up payment authorisation

Core skills and knowledge:

A level educated
Accuracy & logical thought and processing
Knowledge of Concur & the JD Edwards accounting system an advantage but not necessary
Good basic word and excel skills.
Self motivated, organised, flexible, adaptable and a team player
Reasonable input speed but with emphasis on accuracy
Ability to communicate clearly and confidently when dealing with suppliers and Investec colleagues. An good command of written and verbal English is required