Accounts Payable Executive at Bauer Media Outdoor

Bauer Media Outdoor is one of the UK’s leading Out of Home media owners, with more than 33,000 advertising sites nationwide. Our talented team of over 650 people work across 14 locations, delivering some of the most creative and impactful advertising campaigns in the country.

At Bauer Media Outdoor, we’re committed to Creating the Future of Media. We’re driving innovation through technology and reimagining what’s possible in Out of Home advertising.

About the role

We’re looking for a confident and detail-driven Accounts Payable Executive to join our Finance team in Woking.

In this role, you’ll play a key part in ensuring our suppliers are paid accurately and on time, while providing excellent customer service to both internal and external partners. You’ll also support the Accounts Payable Manager in identifying opportunities for process improvement and mentoring team members to deliver best-in-class results.

What you’ll be doing

• Overseeing the accurate and timely processing of vendor invoices and credits across all operating divisions.
• Preparing and running payment batches in line with company policy and controls.
• Managing new supplier setups and amendments.
• Performing supplier statement reconciliations and maintaining strong supplier relationships.
• Monitoring processing deadlines and delegating workloads effectively across the AP team.
• Supporting month-end processes, including key balance sheet reconciliations.
• Ensuring compliance with VAT and CIS regulations.
• Leading by example in providing outstanding customer service to both internal teams and external partners.
• Using systems (including D365) to manage and track performance and identify areas for process improvement.
• Taking ownership of the Halo ticketing system, resolving or allocating queries efficiently.

What we’re looking for

• AAT qualification
• Proven experience in Accounts Payable.
• Previous supervisory or team support experience.
• Confident using Excel and accounting systems (D365 experience desirable).
• Strong organisational and communication skills with excellent attention to detail.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.

What’s in it for you

• Competitive salary with annual bonus (OTE up to 8%)
• 33 days paid holiday (including bank holidays)
• Hybrid working (3 days in the office, 2 from home)
• Company pension scheme matched up to 8%
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• Life Insurance & Group Income Protection
• Cycle-to-Work Scheme and Travel Loans
• Discounts across 100s of retailers
• Regular social events and team activities

At Bauer Media, we are committed to treating everyone with fairness and respect, regardless of their race, gender, age, ethnicity, background, sexual orientation, disability, or any other differences. We work hard to foster an inclusive environment, a place you can be yourself. We support reasonable adjustment requests from candidates and employees. If you're interested in joining us to shape the future of out-of-home media, we'd love to hear from you.