Description The UKTV Finance Department is responsible for all aspects of UKTV’s and BBCS UK Region finances, including financial and management accounting, transactional processing, financial planning, and analysis and providing essential support and advice to the company and wider BBCS Group in order to aid decision making. The team sits at the heart of conversations around growth plans as well as supporting and partnering across the business. Purpose of the role The AP/AR Assistant plays an important role in supporting the AP/AR Manager and the wider UKTV Finance team. They are responsible for the accurate and timely review and processing of invoices, ensuring that all transactions are performed in line with the company policies and specific country or regional requirements. They also will assist in the smooth running of the weekly payment runs and monthly reporting procedures. What we would like you to bring to the role: Key experience, Knowledge, Skills & Personal qualities Experience Previous experience in a finance role Ability to multi-task across a broad spectrum of weekly responsibilities Proven strong communication skills Display a proactive approach to problem solving Ability to accurately process data. Ability to work with autonomy, identify problems and take ownership for finding solutions A good knowledge of Microsoft Office Skills & personal qualities Takes a proactive and flexible approach to work and be comfortable with a dynamic environment with constantly changing priorities Has a high attention to detail and great organisational skills Promotes and displays trust to build successful business relationships and contacts ensuring the business adheres to purchasing procedures Demonstrates a high level of integrity. What you will get to work on: Key outputs and responsibilities of the role. Review and process all invoices in an accurate and timely way. Knowledge of SAP to maximise efficient use of internal systems and reporting. Ensures supplier master database is accurate and maintained. Ensures queries are handled efficiently and manage supplier relationships. Carry out weekly payments runs and assist with cash forecasting Liaise with budget holders and Management Accounting team to ensure payments are made in line with contractual pre-conditions. Assist with the month end procedures by processing & posting credit card transactions and journals and posting bank statements. Produce monthly payment practices report and highlight any problem areas. Prep and initial review of VAT return to ensure correct VAT treatment applied to all invoices in SAP Assist in providing strong financial control through maintaining effective processes Is the key point of contact for internal and external queries, regarding supplier payments providing excellent customer services and ensuring payment as per payment terms To promote and display trust to build successful business relationships and contacts About UKTV UKTV has been at the forefront of branded television for over 30 years, entertaining the nation with programmes they love. Its leading brands – U&Dave, U&DRAMA, U&W, U&YESTERDAY, Gold, Alibi and Eden - span comedy, entertainment, natural history, factual and drama, and are delivered to UK viewers through free streaming service U, Sky, Virgin Media, NOW, Freeview and Freesat; and to Irish viewers through Sky, Virgin Media, Eir, Vodafone and NOW. Channel & content availability varies by platform. UKTV’s content is also available to UK viewers via dedicated FAST channels on Samsung TV Plus, Amazon Freevee, Pluto TV and Virgin Media. UKTV is a significant investor in British creativity and is committed to working with new and established writers, directors and programme-makers. The broadcaster is part of BBC Studios, the UK's most-awarded production company, a world-class distributor with international branded services, and a commercial subsidiary of the world's leading public service broadcaster, the BBC.