TP ICAP operates at the heart of the world’s financial, energy and commodities markets. 

We are professional intermediaries playing a pivotal role in the world’s financial markets, covering FX, Rates, Credit, Equities, Energy & Commodities. 

Globally, we are a leading provider of services to market participants, with execution via a range of regulated venues, covering a full spectrum of over-the-counter (OTC) asset classes. Matching buyers and sellers, we facilitate the development of liquidity and price discovery in these markets and provide insight and context to our clients. We operate a hybrid model where brokers provide business-critical intelligence to clients. It’s supplemented by proprietary screens for historical data, analytics and execution functionality.

Our clients include banks, insurance companies, pension and hedge funds, asset managers, energy producers and refiners, as well as risk and compliance managers and charities.

We are known in the market for our Honesty, Integrity and Excellence in the provision of service to our clients. Above all else, we Respect our clients and each other, without bias. Employees are expected to uphold the values and principles of our cultural framework in performance of their job duties.

Job duties:
An Accounts Payable Assistant completes payments and controls expenses by receiving, processing, verifying, and reconciling invoices. The daily job duties include;

Timely processing and payment of all supplier invoices and staff expense claims

Administration of the Corporate card account

Charging invoices to the correct accounts and cost centers

Paying vendors and resolving purchase order, contract, invoice, or payment discrepancies 

Reconciling vendor account statements and related transactions

Ensuring credit is received for outstanding memos and issuing stop-payments where required  

Processing and reviewing employee expense reports for adherence to policy

Breach reporting

Maintaining historical records by filing documents

Mailbox management and query resolution

Adhere to governance and controls that are in place

Risk Responsibilities 

Ensure that you understand the risks and controls on your department; what could go wrong, what controls you have to prevent/detect or contain these. 

All staff have defined risk management responsibilities.

The Group imposes additional responsibilities on line-managers and senior managers. It is critical that all staff discharge their risk management responsibilities when undertaking their role. Specific responsibilities are incorporated into employee objectives, and your performance against these objectives will be assessed as part of the firm’s performance management process. You will also be required to confirm that you have discharged your risk management responsibilities through the annual risk management attestation process.

Person Specification:

Experience

Experience of working in an accounting environment, interacting with stakeholders across multiple functions and locations

Experience of processing a high volume of invoices on a monthly basis 

Experience of working to strict month end close deadlines 

Experience of payment platform and banking software

Experience of reporting in a KPI driven environment

Experience of processing in a controls environment and evidence of controls process improvement

Skills

Skilled in ERP applications such as Oracle AP, Oracle iExpenses, Oracle iProcurement, SAP or JDE

Experienced in the use of Excel.

Competencies

Ability to build strong relationships across Finance and other functional areas

Ability to solve problems

Ability to react to changing requirements and adjust processes and approach

Ability to work to tight deadlines and demonstrate initiative

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Attention to detail

Right to live and work in the UK

Desirable:

Experience of working in a corporate/large firm environment

Experience of dealing with multiple AP sub-ledgers and multi-currency transactions

Experience of VAT reporting and the data required to report accurately

Experience working in the financial services sector

Experience of using ORACLE Financials/ORACLE E-Business Suite

Band & level: Support, 3

Not The Perfect Fit?

Concerned that you may not meet the criteria precisely? At TP ICAP, we wholeheartedly believe in fostering inclusivity and cultivating a work environment where everyone can flourish, regardless of your personal or professional background. If you are enthusiastic about this role but find that your experience doesn't align perfectly with every aspect of the job description, we strongly encourage you to apply. You may be the ideal candidate for this position or another opportunity within our organisation. Our dedicated Talent Acquisition team is here to assist you in recognising how your unique skills and abilities can be a valuable contribution. Don't hesitate to take the leap and explore the possibilities. Your potential is what truly matters to us.

Company Statement

We know that the best innovation happens when diverse people with different perspectives and skills work together in an inclusive atmosphere. That's why we're building a culture where everyone plays a part in making people feel welcome, ready and willing to contribute. TP ICAP Accord - our Employee Network - is a central to this. As well as representing specific groups, TP ICAP Accord helps increase awareness, collaboration, shares best practice, and holds our firm to account for driving continuous cultural improvement. 

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