Accounts Payable Processing Assistant
Accounts Payable Processing Assistant
Purchase to Pay - Finance
Permanent and 12m Fixed Term Contract - This role could be a Secondment Opportunity for internal ITV employees
ITV Manchester, Media City + Hybrid (minimum 2-3 days in office per week)
Hiring range: £25,000 - £28,000
For more information please email TalkingCareers@itv.com
Your work matters to millions.
Shaping culture is in the DNA of ITV. So, it's not surprising that you'll find us in every home in the UK, our productions are famous all over the world and we're at the forefront of the digital streaming revolution.
When you join us, you enter a fun working environment. With opportunities to learn, to grow and make a real difference. Small enough that your impact's felt in the business, but big enough that your impact reaches millions of people.
Come develop your skills, change TV and the course of your career. Don't just watch it. Be part of it. Join ITV.
Your impact sends ripples.
The team...
In Group Finance, we support teams across the whole of ITV, helping them create content and products that millions of people interact with every single day. When you join us, you enter a fun working environment with opportunities to learn, to grow and make a real difference. Small enough that your impact's felt in the business, but big enough that your impact reaches millions of people.
ITV is restructuring its Third Party Payments team, shifting towards a compliance-focused approach to drive change, ensure policy adherence, and optimise workflow efficiency.
The role...
Our busy PTP team currently have 2 vacancies in the team to recruit Accounts Payable Processing Assistants on a permanent and 12m fixed term contract. Reporting to the Accounts Payable Manager, you will be responsible for managing the company's payment obligations to suppliers by ensuring the accurate and timely input of invoices. Exception handling of invoices with a special focus on date-sensitive entries (e.g. invoice dates, due dates, payment dates and values). This role ensures that all payable transactions are recorded correctly and that key deadlines are met for payment processing.
Some of your key day-to-day responsibilities will include:
Invoice Management:
- Verify and input invoice details, ensuring compliance with policies.
- Resolve automation failures and process invoices on time for payments.
Continuous Improvement:
- Collaborate on optimizing Accounts Payable processes and monitor team KPIs.
Data Analysis:
- Identify trends and improve invoice processing accuracy.
Supplier Relations:
- Build relationships to improve invoice receipt and educate on correct submissions.
Business Collaboration:
- Work with teams to prevent invoice errors and improve tax accuracy.
Performance & Growth:
- Meet goals, engage in development conversations, and stay current with processes.
Team Development:
- Support onboarding, share knowledge, and contribute to team performance.
Skills you'll need (minimum criteria)...
- Significant experience working within an Accounts Payable team with a good understanding of accounting principles
- Experience with accounting software (e.g. Oracle, SAP) and proficiency in Excel
- Experience of working with Finance ERPs (Oracle Fusion an advantage) and AP workflow automation tools
- Proficiency in Optical Character Recognition systems (IDR, Kofax)
- High attention to detail and accuracy in processing invoices
- Ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines
Other things we're looking for (key criteria)...
- Excellent communication skills
- Can demonstrate a significant understanding of the Account Payable process
- Can demonstrate a strong competency of problem solving with a continuous improvement mindset
- Has a basic understanding of tax reporting
- Familiarity with tax reporting requirements related to suppliers
- Can demonstrate the ability to adapt as required and meet stretched targets
- Knowledge of multi-currency transactions (for international vendors)
- Experience of working in a shared service centre preferred
ITV is for everyone.
ITV strongly encourages applications for this role from disabled people. As a Disability Confident Leader, if you meet the minimum criteria for a role and you have declared that you are disabled, we'll guarantee to take you to the next stage* (minimum criteria above).
We're happy to discuss any support/personalisation you may need during our application and selection process as part of our reasonable adjustments. Drop us a line if you require anything at talkingcareers@itv.com.
Find out more about applying with a disability.
* There may be a few exceptions where we are not able to take all eligible candidates to the next stage due to the volume of applications.
Because those who make an impact deserve to be rewarded for it.
ITV offers some great rewards and benefits including:
- Flexible working with a range of options to suit everyone
- Generous holiday allowance, plus you can buy more
- Annual bonus opportunity
- Competitive pension contribution
- Save as you earn - with an opportunity to buy ITV shares
- Wellbeing and volunteering days plus a wide range of opportunities to help you live a balanced and healthy life
Closing date: Midnight Sunday 2nd March 2025
Please note, on occasion we may receive a very large volume of applications which means applications for a role may close earlier than the referenced closing date. We'd encourage you to apply as soon as possible if interested.]]>