Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable Officer

Accounts Payable/Accounts Recievable Officer

Location: London Victoria (hybrid model, minimum 3 days in office).

Nord Anglia Education is looking to recruit an Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable Officer to join Nord Anglia Education, in the Finance team.

We are looking for someone to provide accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) support for the centrally managed entities, ensuring the AP and AR function is following the Group policies and facilitating the relationship with external vendors.

We are looking to recruit someone with a strong desire to work for a fast-growing organisation, who is driven to achieve exceptional service levels to internal and external stakeholders. You will work across our central team to improve payment timelines, implement efficiencies, and contribute to the continuous improvement initiatives of the AP and AR function.

The role:

We seek an individual to join as an Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable Officer where your focus will be:

• Shares specialist knowledge on all AP/AR related queries.
• Supporting external vendor queries and building sustainable relationships.
• Liaising with internal schools (stakeholders) with clarifications on queries for intercompany invoices.
• Assist with the enhancement of AP/AR related policies and processes.
• Continuously improves the AP/AR function by suggesting / implementing the use of new technology to streamline the processes involved.
• Handling of accounts payable/accounts receivable with focus on intercompany transactions & recharges; processing of invoices and employee expense claims
• Prepare regular and ad-hoc payments using e-banking platform and other relevant payment methods
• Posting of payment & FX clearing journal entries
• Assist with monthly account closing, reports and bank reconciliations.
• Working closely with Accounts Payable officer to deliver bi-monthly payment runs in timely way, with high quality and within SLAs.
• Accounts receivable balance sheet reconciliation.
• Provide support to external and internal audit teams.
• Maintain the vendor master data details.
• Investigate and resolve invoice & payment discrepancies.
• Manage communication with external and internal stakeholders through two dedicated mailbox accounts.

The Successful Candidate will possess:

• Experience within account payable function
• Expertise in Excel, operating financial systems and banking systems
• Knowledge of purchase order system
• Experience of accounting software
• Knowledge of accounting procedures
• Experience of multi-currency account payables team
• Experience of Navision accounting systems would be an advantage
• Knowledge of large organisational structures
• Experience of Intercompany transactions
• Understanding of Cash pooling arrangements

Please see full job description here.

About Us

Nord Anglia Education is the world’s leading international schools organisation. Our 80+ international schools are located in the Americas, Europe, China, Southeast Asia and the Middle East. Together, they educate more than 80,000 students from kindergarten through to the end of secondary education.  We are driven by one unifying philosophy: we are ambitious for our students, our people and our family of schools.

Our exclusive collaborations with prestigious institutions such as UNICEF, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), IMG Academy and the world-leading performing arts school Juilliard mean we’re at the forefront of educational thinking, while creating life-changing experiences for students.

By joining Nord Anglia Education you will become part of a committed and innovative team.  As a member of the world’s leading premium schools group you will be joining an active network of like-minded people across the world.

To Apply

On-line applications need to be directly through the Nord Anglia Education careers page and should include a CV.

At Nord Anglia Education, we are an equal opportunities employer dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. In our schools and offices around the world, we treat all colleagues fairly based on their skills and qualifications, without discrimination.

We value individuals from all backgrounds, including those with different abilities and neurodivergent conditions, as well as those who identify with various protected characteristics.

Nord Anglia Education is committed to ensuring the highest possible safeguarding standards in our schools and we expect every employee to share this commitment.