Accounts Payable Specialist

Company Description

For almost 50 years, Williams has been at the forefront of one of the fastest sports on the planet, being one of the top three most successful teams in history competing in the FIA Formula 1 World Championship. With an almost unrivalled heritage of engineering and racing F1 cars and unforgettable eras that demonstrate it is a force to be reckoned with, the British squad boasts 16 F1 World Championship titles to its name.

Since its foundation in 1977 by the eminent, late Sir Frank Williams and engineering pioneer Sir Patrick Head, the team has won nine Constructors’ Championships, in association with Cosworth, Honda and Renault. Its roll call of drivers is legendary, with its seven Drivers’ Championship trophies being lifted by true icons of the sport: Alan Jones, Keke Rosberg, Nelson Piquet, Nigel Mansell, Alain Prost, Damon Hill and Jacques Villeneuve. The team has made history before and is out to make it again with a long-term mission to evolve and return to the front of the grid.

Job Description

As an Accounts Payable Specialist, you'll take ownership of the end-to-end purchase ledger and cash transaction process, ensuring Williams honours its commitments to suppliers while maintaining the highest standards of financial control. Your work directly supports the company's financial integrity and operational performance.

Main Duties:

• Process invoices across multiple currencies and entities.
• Perform monthly supplier statement reconciliations.
• Respond to queries from suppliers and internal stakeholders, including the resolution of complex issues.
• Ensure invoices are correctly approved and matched to purchase orders.
• Verify that non-PO invoices carry appropriate authorisation.
• Maintain and produce invoice reports as required.
• Prepare and process weekly supplier payment runs.
• Perform daily bank reconciliations.
• Post supplier payment journals.
• Post general ledger journals, including purchase ledger entries, foreign exchange adjustments and corrections.
• Complete the purchase ledger balance sheet reconciliation.
• Maintain the company's short-term cash flow forecast.
• Identify and implement improvements to current processes.
• Undertake additional duties of a similar nature, in line with skills level and experience, as directed by the line manager.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable purchase ledger experience in a comparable role, including proven knowledge of three-way GRN matching and approval processes.
• You'll bring exceptional attention to detail, strong IT skills particularly in Microsoft Outlook and Excel; and a genuine drive to grow and succeed in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Experience with the Accounts Payable functionality of Microsoft Dynamics AX and Medius would be a bonus, though not essential.
• A natural collaborator, you're just as comfortable owning your workload independently as you are contributing to a high-performing team.
• You'll be personable and confident in your communication, with the flexibility and adaptability to thrive when priorities shift.

Additional Information

We fuel our team with a competitive benefits package, including generous holidays, vibrant staff events, a subsidised onsite restaurant, and a range of car schemes. Stay energised with 24/7 access to our gym and free fitness classes like outdoor boot camps, Pilates, and Yoga. With free parking and sprawling green spaces, you’ve got the perfect space to recharge and refocus.

Join a fast-paced, future-thinking team that’s driving innovation and pushing past engineering boundaries

Atlassian Williams F1 Team is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We are happy to discuss reasonable job adjustments.