The Role
Manage global accounts payable operations across North and Latin America, including credit card reconciliations, invoice and supplier queries, vendor onboarding, payment runs, month-end close, expense audits, and supplier statement reconciliations. The role supports tax compliance, purchasing policies, audit requests, process improvements, and global cash-flow management while collaborating with suppliers, controllers, finance teams, and internal stakeholders.
Summary Generated by Built In
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Assistant to join our team at an exciting moment in our growth as a business to work across the Global AP function. This role is well suited to an individual looking to join a fast paced, dynamic working environment with plenty of opportunities for growth within the role.
The successful candidate will demonstrate an attention to detail, efficiency and effective communication. This role requires you to engage frequently with both internal colleagues and external suppliers to resolve queries and maintain smooth operations.
The role will provide the successful candidate with a wide range of experience across the accounts of multiple entities, contributing to the rapid growth of the business whilst advancing in their career in an environment that values their input and dedication.
Key Responsibilities
- Management of North America and Latin America AP operations reporting directly to the AP Team Leader.
- Prepare and perform Credit card reconciliations and postings in ERP and resolve outstanding items.
- Manage Accounts payable queries received via shared mailboxes or ticketing tools (JIRA/AP mailbox).
- Provide timely and accurate first-line responses on invoice status, payments, onboarding, and purchase order‑related queries.
- Experience working with tax-sensitive invoices, including professional services, contractors, and cross-state transactions
- Review and validate W-9 documentation for new suppliers and support tax-related vendor onboarding requirements.
- Close management of the AP ledgers for multiple entities to provide local Controllers with a clean Suppliers ledger at each month end.
- Create and execute supplier payments (Cross border & manual) and employee’s payment runs including but not limited to United States (US)
- Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders
- Assist with any local audit requests relating to the supplier ledger including completing supplier statement reconciliations.
- Enforce compliance with purchasing and expense policies
- Able to manage Accounts payable month end close activities.
- Review and audit of expense reports and payments.
- Involvement in AP Process improvements for Finance and the wider business.
- Close collaboration with the financial reporting team to help manage cashflows globally.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Required attributes:
- Previous experience working in a global Accounts Payable function including but not limited to United States (US).
- Experience in overall Procure to pay will be an added advantage.
- Strong communication skills with experience managing multiple stakeholder relationships simultaneously
- A highly motivated individual who has experience working on multiple areas of work simultaneously
- Experience of working as part of a team collaborating towards a long-term goal.
Desirable attributes:
- Experience of working with Dynamics 365.
- Experience of working across multiple regions of the world from an AP perspective.
What we offer
Some of the benefits we include are:
- Accidental, term life and medical insurance
- Hybrid Work model
- Employee’s Provident Fund Scheme
- Maternity leave
- A fun, informal, collaborative and international work culture
- Access to the Aurora Academy, our training programme offering a range of opportunities to develop your skills within the responsibilities of your role and within the wider context of the industry.
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), offering a complete support network that offers expert advice and compassionate guidance 24/7/365, covering a wide range of personal and professional aspects
The Company is committed to the principle that no employee or job applicant shall receive unfavorable treatment on grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity.
To apply, please submit your Résumé / CV, a personal summary, your salary expectations and please inform us of your notice period.
Unfortunately, we are unable to accept applications via email, telephone, or social media platforms. To be considered for this position, please submit your application using the link provided. Applications submitted through any other channel will not be reviewed.
Unfortunately, we are unable to accept applications via email, telephone, or social media platforms. To be considered for this position, please submit your application using the link provided. Applications submitted through any other channel will not be reviewed.
About
From its academic roots, Aurora Energy Research is a thriving, rapidly growing company, currently serving over 1000 of the world’s most influential energy sector participants, including utilities, investors, and governments. While we constantly strive to reach new markets and diversify our product portfolio, we are already active across the globe in Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Europe, South Africa and North America, working with leading organisations to provide comprehensive market intelligence, bespoke analytic and advisory services, and cutting-edge software. We are a diverse team of experts with vast energy, financial, and consulting backgrounds, covering power, hydrogen, carbon, and fossil commodities. With this, we provide data-driven intelligence to fuel strategic decisions in the global energy transformation.
Skills Required
- Previous experience working in a global Accounts Payable function, including United States operations
- Strong communication skills and experience managing multiple stakeholder relationships simultaneously
- Ability to manage multiple areas of work simultaneously
- Experience working collaboratively as part of a team toward long-term goals
- Experience in procure-to-pay processes
- Experience working with Microsoft Dynamics 365
- Experience working across multiple global regions from an accounts payable perspective
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing support is highlighted through a 24/7 assistance programme and locally tailored perk platforms. Feedback suggests these offerings complement core benefits and support everyday needs.
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What We Do
From its academic roots, Aurora Energy Research has grown to become the largest dedicated power market analytics company in Europe, providing data-driven intelligence for strategic decisions in the global energy transformation. We are a diverse team of over 350 experts with vast energy, financial and consulting backgrounds, covering power, hydrogen, carbon and fossil commodities. We are active in Europe, APAC and the US, working with world-leading organisations to provide comprehensive market intelligence, bespoke analytic and advisory services, and cutting-edge software.
