Accounts Payable Ledger Specialist

ITV

. Manage the company’s accounts payable ledger .

Posted 10/7/2026contractManchester • United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong expertise in Accounts Payable management, including invoice processing, reconciliation, and reporting. Proficient in data analysis and continuous improvement within finance operations, with a solid understanding of core accounting principles and ERP systems.

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Accounts Payable ManagementMicrosoft Excel ProficiencyOracle or SAP ExperienceData Analysis and ReportingRoot-Cause Problem Solving

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Hard Skills

Accounts PayableInvoice ProcessingReconciliationData AnalysisCore Accounting PrinciplesContinuous ImprovementFinance ERP SystemsVLOOKUPPivot TablesPayment Processing

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationOrganisational SkillsAttention to DetailAdaptabilityProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Oracle FusionSAPGoogle WorkspaceMicrosoft OfficeExcelWordSpreadsheetsSlides

Industry Keywords

Shared Service CenterGlobal Business ServicesRisk ControlsFraud ControlsVendor Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERPOracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage the company’s accounts payable ledger
Ensure invoices are accurately processed, payments are made on time, and vendor accounts are properly maintained
Serve as the primary contact for supplier and internal business invoice inquiries
Reconcile supplier statements and investigate payment delays or discrepancies
Review GRNI open balances, request missing invoices, process correction transactions, and request payment refunds when required
Detect and record payment errors, take remediation action, and provide root-cause feedback to Processing and Master Data teams
Generate payable reports, ageing schedules, and outstanding balance analyses
Drive down overdue invoice volumes and close month-end ledgers on time
Assist with internal and external audits by providing documentation, data analytics, and reporting
Partner with the Global Process Owner to identify, design, and implement continuous process improvements
Provide trend analysis data to AP and Compliance teams to highlight knowledge gaps and drive PO compliance
Maintain team SOP notes and support onboarding and training of new team members
Report directly to the Accounts Payable Manager

Requirements

What you’ll need

Significant experience working within an Accounts Payable team
Strong understanding of core accounting principles and end-to-end AP workflows
Essential working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables
Experience with accounting software such as Oracle or SAP
Proven ability to analyse, manipulate, present, and improve data for management and operational business teams
Strong root-cause problem-solving competency and continuous improvement mindset
Experience within a Shared Service Center or Global Business Services environment preferred
Experience with Finance ERP systems; Oracle Fusion is an advantage
Excellent proficiency with Google Workspace and Microsoft Office tools, including Word/Docs, Spreadsheets/Sheets, and Slides
Ability to adapt flexibly, navigate complex processes, and meet stretched targets
Excellent communication skills
Strong organisational skills and high attention to detail
Awareness of risk and fraud controls

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible working with a range of options to suit everyone
Generous holiday allowance, plus you can buy more
Annual bonus opportunity
Competitive pension contribution
Save as you earn, with an opportunity to buy ITV shares
Wellbeing and volunteering days
Wide range of opportunities to help you live a balanced and healthy life
Reasonable adjustments and application support for disabled candidates