Accounts Payable Specialist
Location: Belfast
Salary: Competitive
Join our team of Accounts Payable Specialists in the Options Finance Team!
Working for Options
Developing and engaging our people is a strategic priority for our business. We are looking for talented individuals to join our team and contribute to Options’ future growth and success.
We want to hear from candidates that are motivated, self-driven and have a passion to learn and develop their skills in the world of financial technology.
Who are we?
Options is the largest global financial technology company headquartered in Belfast. We are at the forefront of banking and trading infrastructure, serving clients globally with offices in New York, Chicago, Toronto, London, Cambridge, Paris, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Singapore, and Auckland. At Options, our services are woven into the hottest trends in global tech, including high-performance Networking, Cloud, Security, and AI (Artificial Intelligence).
Why Options?
- Global travel: We have offices in New York, Chicago, Toronto, London, Belfast, Dublin and across Asia.
- Continuous career development opportunities: We provide professional skills development and technical training.
- The chance to be a part of a self-sufficient, successful team: The Options team operates in a fast-paced environment with endless opportunities for innovation and forward-thinking.
- Competitive salary: In addition to a competitive salary, Options reward employees with a range of bonus incentives and employee benefits.
The Role
The Accounts Payable Specialist will perform accounting and clerical tasks related to the efficient maintenance and processing of accounts payable transactions.
We’re looking for someone who has technical proficiency in:
- Solid understanding of basic book keeping and general accounting procedures.
- Proven ability to calculate, post and manage accounting figures and financial records.
- Knowledge of relevant accounting software.
- Proficient in data entry and management.
- 1-2 years accounts payable or general accounting experience.
- Experience processing high volumes of transactions and invoices, ideally in multiple currencies.
- High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Experience of dealing with multi-site/departmental reporting.
- Experience of Month End procedures.
Typical Job duties would include:
- Review and verify invoices and check requests.
- Sort, code and match invoices & set invoices up for payment.
- Enter and upload invoices into system.
- Post transactions to journals, ledgers and other records.
- Reconcile accounts payable transactions.
- Prepare analysis of accounts.
- Monitor accounts to ensure payments are up to date.
- Research and resolve invoice discrepancies and issues.
- Maintain vendor files and correspond with vendors regarding possible inquiries.
- Produce monthly reports.
- Assist with month end closing.
- Provide supporting documentation for audits
We’re also looking for candidates with:
- Strong research, writing and communication skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and changeable working environment.
- Exceptional organisational skills and strong attention to detail.
- Desire to travel and see the world.
- Ability to work independently and manage your own projects in a professional manner.
- A passion for innovation and the financial technology sector.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Project management skills and proven ability to manage own workload.
How to apply
Please submit a CV and cover letter to the Accounts Payable Specialist role on the Options Career Page at https://www.options-it.com/careers/. The CV must be a maximum of two pages. The covering letter must detail the role you are applying to, along with your availability.