Seeking Payables Assistant
We are looking for a new Payables Assistant. Do you fit the bill?
What does a Payables Assistant do at M.i. Media?
A Payables Assistant will be a key support to the finance team. They would be expected to provide high-quality administrative and clerical assistance, keeping the Accounts Payable function up to speed and supporting the billing and operations teams.
M.i. Media is a cross-channel agency offering clients a range of services and as such a Payables Assistant would be expected to go above and beyond to ensure that our account teams can service their clients to the highest standard.
As a growing company we welcome a fresh perspective on ways to improve our own business and this is a great opportunity to gain exposure to the various disciplines of a media agency in an environment where your voice is heard at all levels.
What experience and skills are required?
A Payables Assistant should be ready to take on a bit of everything and have a ‘can do’ attitude. It’s all about learning the ropes of the business, absorbing new skills and working with the team to make our business run smoothly. As part of this role the Payables Assistant will be supporting in the following areas:
Supplier invoice processing - overhead and media owner
Working closely with the media billing team to ensure all media costs are logged and billed to clients in a timely and accurate manner
Staff expenses processing
Filing and maintenance of the invoice system
Answering supplier queries
Statement reconciliation
Chasing outstanding queries and invoices
Working as part of the finance team to implement a new finance system
It would also be beneficial to have had prior experience in an Accounts Payable role (not necessarily specific to a media agency).
What qualities does a Payables Assistant need at M.i. Media?
A natural curiosity and keenness to learn
Attention to detail and good with numbers
Energetic and enthusiastic
A positive, flexible, can-do attitude
Be able to coordinate and prioritise a number of tasks at the same time
Self-motivated and proactive
Confident, approachable, and willing to build strong relationships
What systems and software skills are required?
We would expect a Payables Assistant to have experience using:
MS software including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
It would be beneficial, but not essential, for a Payables Assistant to be familiar with:
Synergist
MMS+
What are the benefits of working at M.i. Media?
25 days basic annual leave with an annual increase by one day per year up to 30 days
Free breakfast
Early Friday finish
Interest free season ticket loan
Cycle to Work Scheme
Profit Share Scheme
Generous Pension Scheme
Free Friday afternoon drinks
Enhanced maternity and paternity packages including shared parental leave
Annual Christmas party not to be missed! Past locations have included Edinburgh, Amsterdam, Brighton and Paris
No timesheets!
About M.i. Media
M.i. Media is a growing independent media agency with unrivaled knowledge and expertise across all channels from TV to Facebook. This gives our clients a unique 360 view on all factors impacting on their advertising performance. We use this knowledge to maximise every aspect of a client campaign, consistently delivering immediate and substantial improvements in effectiveness.
We pride ourselves on making a genuine impact on every client we work with and by doing so we have built up an impressive array of long term clients across a wide range of industry sectors. Our expert team helps clients navigate the complex world of data, media, content and messaging, improving the performance of every advertising investment they make.
So if you’re looking to be part of a smaller, talented team, broaden your skill set and feel valued every day, M.i. Media just might be the place for you.
If you are interested in this role please contact sophie.obrien@mimedia.co.uk with your covering letter and CV.