P2P Accountant

About us

Tate & Lyle is on a journey of change, inspired by our purpose of Transforming Lives through the Science of Food. Today, we are a global leader in sweetening, texture and fortification products that remove calories and add fibre. Customers use our innovations to create healthier, tastier food and drink for billions of consumers. Across the world, we are unlocking the curiosity and courage in our people – to foster a truly experimental culture and create a tech-enabled, more agile, risk-ready operation. Join us to play your part in growing our business and its positive impact on communities, society and the planet.

About the role

Responsible for providing accounts payable and/or accounts receivable services to clients. Receives, verifies tracks and reports all invoices, and processes them for payment. Reconciles and checks account balances. Follow-ups on invoice/payment discrepancies and maintains vendor files. Ensures timely and accurate processing and payment of invoices. Receives and posts cash receipts and reconciles outstanding account balances. Prepares periodic reports on accounts receivable and determines overdue accounts status. Sends follow-up inquires and works with the collections team on the restructuring of overdue accounts repayment.

Effective completion of the full process covers the complete cycle from Vendor Invoice Processing, the resulting Payment Processing to external and internal vendors and the Period Closing Activities. 

Main Accountabilities

• Processing invoices and payments in a timely and quality manner as defined by Service Level Agreements and Customer expectations

• Assuring process compliance with corporate policies and regulatory guidelines

• Assisting in various month end closing related activities

• Ensuring and performing formal process documentation and internal controls

• Development, standardization, harmonization and improvement of end-to-end processes

• Supporting in development and implementation best-practice processes

• Resolving day to day vendor service enquiries, issues and complaints

• Seeking opportunities for improving SSC customers experience and contributing to a positive working atmosphere

• Communicate with internal and external customers

• Vendor Account Management and Vendor Query by monitoring and analysing the payables, reconciling the balances with internal and external suppliers

• Monitoring open accounts, contact with clients in case of issues

• Maintaining and building relationships with clients

• Support business in solving issues in WF by email, phone and P2P helpline

• Cooperation with other departments

• Balance Sheet Accounts Reconciliation

• Ensure all relevant KPI and SPA are met

• Timely completion of other tasks assigned by direct supervisor 

About You

• Experience in accountancy area

• Experience in SAP

• Working in English on daily basis

Skills and knowledge  

• Strong Finance and Accounting knowledge

• Good working knowledge of SAP

• Good Excel knowledge 

• Ability to process and follow-up on rush items

• Excellent analytical skills

• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy

• Excellent communication skills

• Great teamwork and communication skills

• Good command of the English language, both verbal and in writing

• Ability to be an effective team member and display initiative

• Hardworking

• Dedicated

• Planning & Organising

• Team work

• Analysing

• Flexible attitude

• Self-motivated

• Ability to accept more responsibility in the absence of team members

• Ability to remain calm under pressure

 What do we have for you?

As a business operating in 50 countries worldwide, we offer a global rewards package to all employees alongside a range of country-specific benefits. In addition to the flexible working policy, hybrid working model & competitive salary we offer:

• Extensive development opportunities and programs (vertical & horizontal promotions, foreign assignments, projects, broad range of internal & external training)

• Private medical care, including dental care

• MyBenefit Platform, including Multisport

• Lunch subsidy

• Work from home benefits package

• Languages assistance program

• Life Insurance

• LinkedIn Learning Platform access

• Employee Assistance Program (an online platform to support your well-being) and Mental Wellness University

• Possibility to participate in various programs & projects, including activities in Charity Team, First Aid Team, Emergency Team, Active Team and Eco Team

• Last but not least: Work in a welcoming, stimulating, and energetic environment where you can unleash your potential

Tate & Lyle is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of an inclusive workforce.