At INEOS Energy we produce and trade oil, gas, liquefied natural gas (LNG) and carbon credits. This is supported by our investments in low carbon technologies, which will help sustain our business through the energy transition. Direct examples of these areas are ‘Project Greensand’, our pioneering carbon storage project in the Danish North Sea and our investment in HydrogenOne Capital.
We are looking for a capable, detail-oriented AP Officer to join our Finance Team. The successful candidate will take a prime role within the team and ensure efficiency and accuracy within the Accounts Payable function. You will be supporting an experienced AP Officer.
Responsibilities
Accounts Payable Ledger
- Ensure all invoices and credit notes are processed promptly and accurately within SAP AP Workflow (xSuite Invoice)
- Process GL transactions for AP & AR ledger for four business units via Excel journal template
Month End
- Ensure Fast Close timetable deadlines are met efficiently
- Complete the monthly accruals (parked invoices) for AP close
- Reconcile relevant Balance Sheet accounts on a quarterly basis
- Report the monthly KPI for AP
Communication
- Liaise with vendors / employees / budget owners / auditors – responding to invoice queries and providing information as needed
- Assist the Audit team for Group / Statutory / JV Audit
Vendor Payments
- Prepare vendor payment proposals to ensure all creditors are paid while maximising available credit terms
Other
- Complete the Payment Practice and Performance returns.
Process improvements and ad-hoc projects
- Develop and maintain an approach of continuous improvement to AP reporting, SAP and business process issues to ensure maximum value is added to business decision-making processes.
- Undertake ad-hoc projects – supporting the development of new financial strategies and M&A activity.
Skills & Knowledge:
- Business Degree or relevant qualification or experience in Finance, Accounting or equivalent
- SAp experience
- Experience in a major international group is advantageous
- Good working knowledge of basic bookkeeping
- Ability to use modelling tools and present outcomes simply and concisely
- Highly numerate with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
- Strong analytical skills and initiative to resolve problems
- Excellent communication skills
- Advanced Microsoft Excel
- Strong data entry skills
- Team player
- Keen problem solver
What we offer:
- Competitve base salary and London allowance for London based roles
- Discretionary company bonus scheme
- Varied benefits offering including corporate discount on private medical insurance with BUPA, dental insurance, travel insurance etc.
- Free gym and coffee bar on site for employees
- INEOS Car Scheme
Contract: Please note this is a temp to perm position, meaning the initial contract will be a temporary 12 month contract with the possiblilty of moving onto a permanent employee contract on or prior to the end of the 12 months.
Work Location: We are based in Chelsea, London, and this role is based onsite five days per week.
Start date: We are looking for someone to commence in role as soon as possible, ideally early June.