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Guildford - UK

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Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

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Finance

Job Summary

Job title - Group Accounts Payable

Job type Full time 40 hours per week

Contract type Fixed Term - 1 Year Contract

Hybrid working Five days in the office (if 3-month probation successful then two days office three days remote)

Location Guildford UK


K2 Group is an independentand internationalprovider of mobility Group includes six K2 brands eachwithits own service speciality:



Each K2 brand sharesK2 Groups mission: totaketheburdenofmobilityaway fromcustomerswith expertly tailoredtruly time in really gettingto know each client andeveryassignee thus enabling us to provide a truly human-centric service.

A deeper dive into K2 Group

Founded in 2002 and headquartered in the UK K2 Group has evolved into a global leader in mobility and related services. Unlike competitors rooted in removals or property sectors our origins in HHG/move management and HR allowed us to take a consultative client-centric approach from the start.

Our early success stemmed from streamlining the household goods shipping process for organizations with varying transfer volumes providing a fully managed service through a network of accredited partners. As our reputation grew clients sought our expertise beyond shipping leading to the expansion to destination services in 2008. To support this growth we expanded our global presence establishing operations in France Sweden Singapore Australia South Africa the USA the UAE Brazil Romania and most recently China - in Q4 2024.

To further enrich our service offering we expanded into Relocation Accounting (Expense Management) Client Advisory and Assignment Management Services in 2016 which enabled us to provide clients with end-to-end mobility 2017 we formally launched K2 Bespoke a VIP/executive relocation service offering which has since grown to include a global team of 30 and which has established itself as the industry leader in this mobility 2018 we acquired Harbour HR a small London-based immigration and HR consultancy. This acquisition was part of a strategic venture into the global immigration market and is the foundation from which we grew our outstanding global Immigration team.

Our growth has been supported by significant investments in 2023 we developed AlphaTech our in-house technology division through which we have built proprietary systems for case management implemented compliance tracking and set up service automation all of which has enhanced our agility and the quality of the services we deliver.

Over close to 25 years K2 has grown significantly developing a suite of service offerings. We wanted to give each of these offerings its own identity so in 2026 we chose to rebrand transitioning from K2 Corporate Mobility to K2 Group. Each K2 offering/brand shares the same values contributes to K2s world-class NPS of 82 anditsGreat PlaceToWork accreditation and is driven by the same unwavering commitment to human-centric service delivery. However each brand has its own speciality:

K2 Relocate Delivers the full suite of relocation servicesacross the globe via a fully managed service model.

K2 Bespoke Delivers the full suite of relocation servicesto organisationsVIP or business-critical globally via a fully managed service model.

K2 X Border Delivers the full suite of immigration servicesacross the includeimmigration consultancy;document handling;visa application management;and permits and residency application management.

K2Indx Delivers advisory and assignment management servicesacross the include development of a mobility strategy;programmepolicyand process design/review;policy counselling; andcost governance processes.

K2AlphaTechK2s inhouse technology highlyefficientanduser-friendlysolutions for all K2 brands and their customers.

Twelve Degrees K2s inhouse stakeholder communication demonstrably impactful marketing collateralfor all K2 brands and their customers.

Across all of our brands K2 takes the weight and stress of relocation away from our clients with distraction-free solutions which work for their business and their people. Of paramount importance to us is taking the time to get to knoweach and everyclient thus keeping our business true to our mission statement: because its personal.

With15offices across11countries and a partner network which spans 186 countries K2 has a truly global recognise that with this reach comes responsibility: we mustoperateas a responsible global citizen. To ensure that we do this we have made multiple sustainability commitments includingestablishinga partnership withEcoVadis a global sustainability ratings company who make an ongoing assessment of our sustainability credentials and currently hold anEcoVadisGold Medal which puts us within the top 5% of all companies rated in 2025.

Delivering the exemplary level of service that we do and ensuring that we do not falter in our sustainability journey is only possible because every K2 employee is committed to our mission and vision. For us our employees are our family. Their wellbeing and their professional development is a top priority as evidenced by our Great Place To Work certification; by the range of initiatives ( working charity days active social calendar) and opportunities (training secondments international transfers) that we offer; and by the fact that People & Culture is one of the six foundational pillars of Kinetic our five-year business strategy which defines the way in which we will grow until 2027.

We are looking for a Group Accounts Payable based in Guildford UK reporting to our Group Accounts Payable Manager based in Guildford UK.


The role


The Group Accounts Payable role is responsible for the day-to-day processing of supplier overhead invoices reconciling supplier statements and preparing weekly and monthly payment runs across multiple offices. The role also supports ad hoc finance projects and ensures accuracy efficiency and compliance in all Accounts Payable activities.


Main duties and responsibilities

  • Process supplier overhead invoices promptly and accurately
  • Handle urgent payment requests in line with SLAs
  • Prepare weekly and monthly payment runs in multiple currencies
  • Update the Accounts Payable ledger and issue remittance advice to suppliers
  • Liaise with suppliers respond to queries within agreed timeframes and resolve discrepancies
  • Reconcile supplier statements and maintain accurate account records
  • Perform daily bank reconciliations
  • Assist with month-end closing of the AP ledger and conduct monthly reviews of AP ledgers
  • Support audit preparation and provide required documentation
  • Undertake additional finance-related tasks as required by management



Experience: Skills / Abilities & Knowledge all essential

  • Proven experience in an Accounts Payable or Purchase Ledger role within a fast-paced environment
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel MS Office Teams and shared digital workspace drives
  • Experience with accounting software (Sage X3 desirable)
  • Experience working in a multi-entity and multi-currency environment desirable
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to manage queries professionally
  • Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage high-volume workloads
  • Adaptable with the ability to work effectively under pressure

Accountability

  • For Office & Personal H&S
  • Complying to GDPR & ISO
  • Complying to relevant legislation
  • Responsible for processing potentially sensitive and special category data in line with data protection regulations
  • Must adhere to company Data Protection and Information Security policies
  • Demonstrate full compliance with GDPR requirements and ISO standards
  • Maintain awareness and understanding of all relevant accredited ISO regulations


Rewards & benefits

  • Highly competitive salary.
  • Electric car scheme after probation
  • Company Kinetic Benefit scheme after 12 months of service
  • Mentorship programme
  • Part of a Great Place To Work accredited company
  • Amazing office environment
  • Cutting edge technology provided



Other Information

Equal Opportunities: K2 has a strong commitment to achieving equality of opportunity and expects all employees to implement and promote this in their own work.

Health and Safety: K2 is committed to a healthy and safe working environment. We expect all employees to implement and promote its policy in all aspects of their work. All candidates require proof that they have the right to work in the UK. Satisfactory references will be required and undertake a pre-employment health check.

At the beginning of 2025 K2 was recertified globally as a Great Place To Work.

Great Place To Work is the global authority on workplace culture. To obtain the Great Place To Work accreditation a company must show that everyone who works for them has a consistently positive experience. They must prove that their leaders are caring and foster an environment in which everyone has a purpose can contribute new ideas and is able to access the resources that they need to thrive in their role.

As part of the Great Place To Work certification companies are scored within areas including trust values and leadership. K2s Trust Index score is 90% our Values score is 88% and our Leadership Effectiveness score is 92%. These scores provide us with further proof that we have built a business which nurtures inspires and challenges our people giving them everything they need to perform at the highest level. The result A passionate team perfectly positioned to deliver an exceptional customer experience.

Please contact the HR team at if you need reasonable adjustments to participate in the recruitment process.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Job title - Group Accounts PayableJob type Full time 40 hours per weekContract type Fixed Term - 1 Year ContractHybrid working Five days in the office (if 3-month probation successful then two days office three days remote)Location Guildford UKK2 Group is an independentand internationalprovider of...
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