Banking and Accounts Payable Accountant

Job Description

At AXA IM our purpose, to act for human progress by investing for what matters, is central to every action we take as a business. As a responsible asset manager, we actively invest for the long-term to help our clients, our people and the world to prosper.As a future Banking and Accounts Payable Accountant, you will report to Accounts Payable and Banking Supervisor, and you will be part of AXA IM General Secretary team.DISCOVER your opportunityAs a Banking and Accounts Payable Accountant you will be responsible for all banking functions for AXA IM and other UK entities accurate and complete cost recording as required.Your role and responsibilities will include:

• Perform daily electronic bank payments within agreed internal and external deadlines by ensuring accuracy. Inputting Bank Payments onto the corporate online Banking tool; RBS Bankline, HSBCnet
• Preparing daily & weekly cash flow forecasts for all bank accounts,
• Monitor and manage individual bank accounts floating balances for UK entities ensuring ICARA thresholds are maintained. UK entities defined as IM UK, IM GS, IM Ltd. This process will maximise return on cash holdings through use of HSBC MMF accounts.
• Posting cash journals within the general ledger (CODA) on daily basis in accurate manner, including matching as required
• Performing daily bank reconciliation for client CASS money account with the associated internal entries to ensure the client CASS internal records are accurate. Inputting the CASS reconciliation onto the CASS web tool daily
• Produce and distribute the Daily Cass review Pack to identify rejected payments and ensuring the items are resolved by querying the relevant team responsible and ensuring no CASS implications.
• Monthly Production of the Compensation Reports and distribute to key stakeholders as required
• Monthly Production of the CASS CMAR Report in accordance with the regulatory requirement
• Ensure CASS related issues are resolved promptly to prevent CASS breaches with assistance from the AP Supervisor/Cost Manager
• Prepare and distribute intercompany statements for AXA IM Ltd entities with suitable backup
• Manage all AXA Intercompany payment monthly
• Assist and participate in business and global Finance projects to generate operational efficiency.
• Prepare monthly allocated balance sheet and Bank reconciliations for AXA IM Ltd.
• Monthly FMR Cash Reporting
• Monthly and Quarterly Banking Reports
• Manage and Maintain Corporate card users, including limits, replacements, fraudulent activity raised in line with company procedures
• Posting monthly interest income and charges and other month end journals.
• Assist the Accounts Payable supervisor with the internal bank mandate management; and to coordinate & support future banking projects.
• Perform ad-hoc duties as required for the Cost Team.
• Prepare FCM invoice for sign off with UK CFO.
• Generate weekly payment runs via Connexis System and ITESOFT and FX payments via RBS loader to settle supplier invoices and staff expense claims
• Process all journals regarding manual Chaps/BACS payments, FX Payments, and cheques Promptly with relevant description. Ensure all journals are accurately and exhaustively processed in a timely manner,
• Ad-hoc Processing of supplier invoices in line with Finance standards and corporate policy. Process includes checking, coding, inputting on both General ledger (CODA) and procure to pay (Coda Procurement) systems and arranging authorisation of payments
• Ensure all AP and Banking mailboxes are kept within SLA and all queries highlighted and followed up
• Provide training on Concur and Coda Procurement to business and assist with issues resolution.

SHARE your unique expertiseWe welcome different combinations of skills & experiences.Your qualifications and experience:

• GCSE
• A levels or AAT Foundation Level
• Previous Experience in a Banking and Accounts Payable Team
• Online Banking systems
• CASS Knowledge

Your knowledges and skills:

• Good level of accuracy, numeracy and technical accounting skills
• Proficient system skills including MS Excel, and preferably CODA, RBS Bankline, HSBCnet and Connexis
• Ability to work unsupervised & strong Team Player
• Effective communication skills and strong Team player
• Ability to meet deadlines and be assured under pressure
• Ability to work unsupervised

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