Accounts Payable Assistant

KEEP PAYMENTS MOVING AND FINANCIAL OPERATIONS RUNNING WITH PRECISION!

Bring your accounts payable, supplier payment, and reconciliation expertise to support efficient financial operations.

Guide, Uplift, and Soar in a #GreatPlaceToWork

• Health & Security: HMO (up to 2 dependents) + Life Insurance
• Growth & Development: Training Programs & Learning Opportunities
• Work-Life Balance: 30 PTOs, Leave Conversion
• Family Support: Parental & Maternity Benefits
• Additional Perks: Transportation, Internet, Clothing, Laundry & Rice Allowances
• Hybrid Work Setup: Onsite for the first 3 months, then switch to hybrid after the 3rd-month review: 4x WFH, 1x RTO
• Work Location: Bridgetowne, Quezon City
• Work Schedule: Monday to Friday | 4:00 PM–1:00 AM Philippine Time
• Business Travel: Occasional travel between London and UK sites may be required

HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO BE OUR PAYMENT OFFICER?

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field is an advantage.
• 2–4 years of relevant experience in accounts payable, supplier payments, transactional finance, or a similar role.
• Good understanding of purchase-to-pay (P2P) processes, including purchase orders and goods or service receipting.
• Hands-on experience setting up and managing supplier payments.
• Experience maintaining cashbooks and performing bank reconciliations.
• Comfortable using accounting systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Confident communicating with stakeholders at different levels, including senior management.
• Takes ownership, raises issues when needed, and looks for opportunities to improve processes.
• Experience processing foreign-currency invoices and payments, double-entry bookkeeping, Sage Intacct, or reconciliation software is an advantage.

DAY IN THE LIFE OF A PAYMENT OFFICER (HYBRID EDITION!)

Purchase-to-Pay (P2P) and Expense Processes

• Monitor P2P and expense processes, helping non-finance colleagues navigate procedures and resolve issues.
• Support colleagues with purchase order creation and receipting requirements.
• Work with teams across the business to keep transactions moving efficiently and in line with established controls.

Supplier Payments and Accounts Payable

• Set up and manage supplier payments accurately and on time.
• Monitor the accounts payable and supplier invoice shared mailbox, responding to queries and coordinating resolutions.
• Investigate supplier invoice and payment questions, escalating complex issues when appropriate.

Cashbook and Reconciliations

• Maintain the daily cashbook and ensure transactions are recorded accurately.
• Complete monthly bank reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Support accurate and timely financial records across relevant head office entities.

Audit and Financial Controls

• Assist with year-end audits for head office entities by preparing supporting information and documentation.
• Follow established financial procedures and internal controls, maintaining accuracy and accountability in all transactions.

Accounting Systems and Continuous Improvement

• Support the management and ongoing development of accounting systems.
• Identify recurring issues and opportunities to improve processes, system usability, and transaction efficiency.
• Provide ad hoc support to the Head of Group Reporting as required.

Collaboration and Professional Standards

• Build productive working relationships with Finance and non-Finance stakeholders.
• Handle financial information with discretion and professionalism.
• Follow Group values, the Code of Conduct, and applicable equality, diversity, health and safety, and safeguarding policies.
• Undertake other relevant duties in line with the needs of the business.

GUS Education PH: Empowered by knowledge, guided by heart.

A certified Great Place to Work company, we guide with purpose, uplift through holistic support, and soar by empowering those who empower education. As a strategic partner, we turn every challenge into an opportunity for growth through collaboration, innovation, and operational excellence.

Big careers start with big learning—and yours could start here.

Ready to keep financial operations accurate, efficient, and moving forward? Join us as a Payment Officer and help strengthen the financial processes that support our global business.

Our 100% remote application process lets you connect with us from anywhere while exploring a career with global impact. Apply now!

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