About the role:

At loveholidays we work with numerous travel providers in order to provide the best possible holidays for our customers. As a Supplier Payments Officer you will play a key role in supporting the continuation of our excellent relationship with these providers. 2022 has seen a huge return of the overseas holiday and with that has come an incredible volume of supplier statements, the ideal candidate will relish the challenge of ensuring we continue to hit all our payment points on time, every time.

This is a temporary six-month role. 

Responsibilities:

Accurate reconciliation of supplier statements in various currencies ensuring that payments are ready for the weekly payment run and payment terms are adhered to whilst also engaging with suppliers when queries arise.

Accurate reconciliation of multiple virtual credit cards which are used to purchase both flights and accommodation, ensuring that any discrepancies are raised at the earliest possible moment.

Assist in the reconciliation of multiple currency merchant acquirer statements (including Amex, Worldpay Braintree) to ensure any discrepancies are identified at the earliest opportunity.

Working alongside the wider finance team to ensure month end and other reporting deadlines are met

Supporting other departments within loveholidays with other ad hoc duties as required.

Skills and experience:

The ideal candidate will have previous experience of working in supplier payments / accounts payable in the travel industry.

Experience of merchant acquirer reconciliation is desirable but not essential, likewise experience of working with virtual credit card reconciliations would also be an advantage.

Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel is a must (Lookups, Pivot tables etc.)

Experience in using Gmail, Gsheets etc would be an advantage.

The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for detail and be equally comfortable working within a team but also individually as and when the need arises.