Executive, Purchasing Administration For LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group)

Receiving approved/validated requests from the business to pay suppliers via a web form / case management solution (to include invoice or proforma)
Contacting the supplier and paying for goods and/or services
Confirming payment made to business
Creating the monthly schedule that tracks the spend of each card including associated accounting, tax, monthly journal uploads, reconciliations, fraud checks and audits
Monitoring and reconciling cards assigned to business owners (where applicable)
Reporting Spend analytics including category analysis, supplier spend and one of MI requests
Administration of the Purchasing Card supplier tools
Working within the SLA’s / KPIs agreed

Purchase Orders

Supports the groups Purchase Order process by providing support to business users in the requisition and administration of the Purchase Order process
Support wider the finance teams where volumes are high/resolution complex to ensure group KPI targets and management reporting deadlines are met
Ad hoc reporting and requests from Group and/or local finance as required including compliance reporting to the business

Suppliers

Candidate Profile

The Ideal Candidate Should Possess The Following

Pursuing a Finance degree or a professional qualification at the foundation level.
Minimum of 1 year accounting experience with a proven track record in
- Accounts payable and accounts receivable teams in a large organisation
- Understanding of accounting concepts and principles and reporting to tight deadlines.
- Knowledge and experience of reconciliation processes and implementation of financial controls in operations
Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office Packages. Specially in Excel.
Excellent communication skills in oral & written English, ability to articulate and develop ideas in order to respond clearly and concisely to various audiences who are internal and external.
Asserts own ideas credibly and persuades others through gaining support and commitment.
Shows willingness to learn new methods, procedures or techniques resulting from departmental change.
Accuracy and impeccable attention to detail.
Drive SLA performance and productivity.
Ability to effectively prioritize, plan and execute tasks by making timely decisions.
Ability to work according to UK work hours.
Experience in Oracle System ERP would be an advantage.