What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Payable Officer position at WPP?
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YOUR ROLE IN A NUTSHELL:
The Accounts Payable Officer contributes to the success of WPP AUNZ by enabling supplier relationships through the provision of exceptional payment services in a timely, efficient and effective manner. The contribution of the role to the success of Finance is through the provision of exceptional service and issue resolution support to our clients, enabling them to manage their business relationships with suppliers.
WHAT YOU WILL SPEND YOUR TIME DOING:
The purpose of the Accounts Payable Officer role is to provide a high level of effective and efficient Accounts Payable (AP) services for WPP AUNZ businesses within a shared service centre environment. The role requires a high level of accuracy and attention to detail to ensure payments and query resolutions are consistently delivered to a high standard. The role will also be responsible for developing business relationships with the Operating Companies being supported.
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:
- 2 years’ experience in the Accounts Payable field
- Strong people interaction and relationship building skills
- Sound data entry and administration experience
- Advanced MS Office skills, with high degree of confidence in MS Excel
- Experience using financial systems including ERP and electronic workflow solutions, Spectra PF and Maconomy desirable
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Well organised with the ability to prioritise workloads
- Ability to work well with others; a desire to be part of a team
- Effective organisation skills with the ability to prioritise
- Flexible and adaptable attitude amidst an environment of constant change
- Ability and experience in working with and meeting key performance targets
- Working knowledge of AP principles, practices and regulations
- Strong attention to detail
HOW WE WORK:
At WPP, our people are at the heart of everything we do.
Our mission is to build and foster an inclusive culture of belonging, one that is equitable, tolerant, and respectful of diverse thought and individual expression
Our ambition is to create workplaces where our people feel not only that they have opportunities to thrive, but also that they are celebrated. A place where everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow and do amazing creative work, surrounded by leaders and colleagues who are inclusive, supportive, and kind. We believe that ultimately diversity and difference will combine to produce extraordinary creativity, manifested in the work we do for our clients and the impact we have on the world.
We support flexibility through our hybrid working model which offers the benefits of being together in the office and working from home. We encourage our people to work in ways that meet their needs and enable them to deliver great work.
WPP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our mission is to build and foster an inclusive culture of belonging, one that is equitable, tolerant, and respectful of diverse thought and individual expression. WPP is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ethnicity, colour, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage all applicants to apply.
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