Accounts Payable Analyst (Fixed Term Contract)

Do you want to tackle the biggest questions in finance with near infinite compute power at your fingertips?

G-Research is a leading quantitative research and technology firm, with offices in London and Dallas.

We are proud to employ some of the best people in their field and to nurture their talent in a dynamic, flexible and highly stimulating culture where world-beating ideas are cultivated and rewarded.

This is a hybrid role based in our new Soho Place office – opened in 2023 - in the heart of Central London and home to our Research Lab.

This is a 6-week contract, running from 3rd February 2025 to 17th March 2025.

The Role

The G-Research Accounts Payable team is seeking an Analyst to support on the implementation of a Procure to Pay system, designed to drive process improvements.

During your time with the business, you will be responsible for a range of accounts payable and related administrative tasks. You will report into the AP Lead, working alongside two other colleagues across all accounts payable duties.

Key responsibilities of the role include:

• Managing the billing mailbox and corresponding with vendors on all BAU queries
• Corresponding with suppliers and business stakeholders in relation to the new Procure to Pay system implementation
• Developing a good working relationship with the Procurement team, particularly relating to order-based invoices, receipting and vendor onboarding
• Ensuring all accounts payable policies and procedures are adhered to
• Investigating and resolving issues associated with the processing of invoices, following defined incident notification and escalation procedures
• Resolving a variety of internal and external inquiries concerning vendor account status, including communicating the resolution of discrepancies to appropriate stakeholders
• Working closely with the team to ensure SLAs are met
• Contributing to the creation and maintenance of end-to-end process documentation, ensuring all internal pages and notes are up to date and reflect the new system’s configurations

Who are we looking for?

• Working in a close-knit team within a central department in the company, we expect you to demonstrate a high level of attention to detail and fantastic communication skills, as well as a flexible and proactive mindset.
• The ideal candidate will have the following skills and experience:
• A strong academic background, preferably with an Accounting degree
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to follow processes
• Good Excel knowledge as well as experience with Medius, MS Dynamics 365 or Coupa
• Ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic environment where adaptability is imperative
• Effective collaboration and communications skills in order to develop and maintain excellent working relationships with internal and external colleagues, as well as senior stakeholders
• A passion for learning new systems and processes quickly, and a willingness to challenge the status quo to drive efficiencies
• A vigilant mindset in order to identify, escalate and mitigate risks, risks
• The ability to hit tight deadlines and provide effective solutions quickly

Why should you apply?

• Highly competitive compensation
• Lunch provided (via Just Eat for Business) and dedicated barista bar
• 9% company pension contributions
• Informal dress code and excellent work/life balance
• Comprehensive healthcare and life assurance
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Monthly company events