Accounts Payable Clerk - (18-month FTC) (280125)

We have an exciting opportunity for an Accounts Payable Clerk tojoin our Bertelsmann Global Business Services (BGBS) team based in Frating Colchester on a fixed-term basis until December 2026.

Bertelsmann Global Business Services Ltd (BGBS) is an accounting shared service centre established in 2018 to provide accounting functions for Bertelsmann group companies in the UK. Comprising of a team of over 50 and based at the Penguin Random House distribution centre on the outskirts of Colchester the group companies served by BGBS include Penguin Random House Dorling Kindersley BMG Arvato SCM and Little Tiger. The services provided by BGBS include Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable Banking and General Accounting (general ledger fixed assets tax financial reporting etc.).

As an Accounts Payable Clerk you will be at the heart of our Purchase to Pay (P2P) activities ensuring smooth and efficient transactions for procurement of services facilities and goods. Reporting to one of our Accounts Payable Supervisors you will manage and control data flows within the P2P system supporting our mission to deliver top-notch financial services. This role is perfect for a proactive self-starter who thrives in a collaborative environment and is eager to contribute to both personal and departmental success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain supplier accounts on the SAP system ensuring timely invoice payments in accordance with supplier terms.
• Reconcile supplier statements to the ledger.
• Request the setup of new supplier accounts as needed.
• Obtain copy invoices when necessary.
• Chase up unauthorised invoices to ensure prompt processing.
• Perform any other related tasks that may arise.

What youll bring:

Essential criteria:

• Demonstrable ability to build and maintain strong working relationships at various levels within the Group.
• Strong IT and systems skills particularly in Excel.
• Excellent communication skills both written and oral with the ability to influence a wide range of people.
• Strong analytical skills attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to consistently meet strict deadlines and produce high-quality information.
• Structured and disciplined approach to planning and organising workload capable of working independently without supervision.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines projects and workloads.
• Commercially motivated with the ability to challenge and probe current data and processes.
• A strong team player with interpersonal sensitivity.

Preferred criteria:

• Previous experience as an Accounts Payable Clerk with P2P experience/exposure.
• Familiarity with SAP in P2P environments.

Application instructions

Please apply with your CV and cover letter outlining why you are the right candidate for the role by 11:59pm on Sunday 8th June.

Salary

22700 plus bonus and benefits.

What you can expect from us

Our people are the heart of our business and we work hard to support a culture of responsibility and recognition.

Hybrid working

While our offices across the UK are places to connect collaborate and celebrate with colleagues we recognise that flexibility around where you work is just as important. For this role we expect that you will work from our office in Frating Essex at least two days per week.

About Penguin

Were the UKs largest publisher; made up of some 2000 people and publishing over 1500 books each year. Our doors are open to all kinds of talent. In a constantly evolving industry we work hard to stretch the definition of the word publisher. Here youll work with a breadth of talent who all play their part to make each of our books a success. Together we make books for everyone because a book can change anyone.

The recruitment process

As a Disability Confident Committed organisation we offer interviews to candidates with a disability who meet the essential criteria for the role and opt-in on their application form. The essential criteria for this role are listed as part of the What youll bring section. There may be times when the volume of applications means we cannot take all eligible candidates to interview.

We encourage you to tell us about any reasonable adjustments you may need by emailing . Remember you only need to share what you are comfortable to for us to support your request.

Please note we are not able to accept agency CVs for this role. Any CVs sent speculatively will not be eligible for a fee.

Company:The Random House Group Limited

Country:United Kingdom

State/Region:Essex

City: Frating

Postal Code:CO7 7DW

Job ID:280125