About The Role:

The role is part of the Accounts Payable function who are responsible for the Procure-to-Pay process and the global administration of the groups purchase order systems. This covers freelance translators and interpreters as well as the local operational service suppliers for each business entity. As a member of the Accounts Payable Processing Team you will form part of a team who are responsible for the procure to pay process for Western Europe, Mediterranean, NASA, UK and Nordic group along with the global administration of the Purchase Order system.

Responsibilities: 

* The accurate validation and 3-way matching of freelancer invoices for RWS international businesses ensuring correct financial accounting & taxes are applied at accounting review
* Actively manage invoice exception handling and timely resolving issues to agreed timelines
* Control the allocated group email accounts and other correspondence to timely resolve queries 
* Supporting suppliers, management and stakeholders to a high level of customer service
* The timely processing to payment of staff expenses ensuring that exceptions are escalated in line with company policies 
* As part of the processing team oversee a team of 3 setting daily tasks and work distribution
* Maintain regular invoice processing performance and workflow updates to leadership team for KPI reporting
* Ensure that all Standard Operating Procedures are correct, up to date and being followed by the Processing Team.
* Represent the Processing Team in any process improvement, development and testing projects 
* Provide cover for the Accounts Payable Manager as required
* Assist the Accounts Payable Payment and Processing teams as required with the timely settlement of invoices within credit terms
* Ensuring that all transactions comply with RWS company financial policies and procedures
* Other tasks, as assigned

Requirements:
* Proven understanding of accounting principles and Accounts Payable function
* Demonstration of providing customer service to a high standard
* Knowledge of international payment transactions and methodology
* An analytical mindset with excellent attention to detail, commitment to accuracy and quality
* Ability to work under pressure and to strict deadlines 
* Highly organized able to effectively manage and prioritize multiple tasks
* Previous experience working in Accounts Payable or similar function
* Experience with MS Dynamics GP or similar finance system
* Experience with SAP Concur or similar invoice management system

Life at RWS: We work hard together to deliver for our customers; our expertise, professionalism and determination to never let others down drives us to be passionate and serious about what we do, deliver customer value, yet always adding a human touch. As a company focused on connecting people through language, diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our company culture. We are proud to work in a company where all can succeed and grow their career and while RWS operates in accordance with all local employment laws, if local law enables any form of discrimination this is against RWS company policy, and we will adhere to the highest standard.   

Equal Opportunity: RWS embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunity, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.  RWS is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at RWS are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, religion, nationality, ethnicity, sex, age, disability or sexual orientation. RWS will not tolerate discrimination based on any of these characteristics.