What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Payable Lead position at WPP?
WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients, and communities.
Working at WPP means being part of a global network of more than 100,000 talented people dedicated to doing extraordinary work for our clients. We operate in over 100 countries, with corporate headquarters in New York, London and Singapore.
WPP is a world leader in marketing services, with deep AI, data and technology capabilities, global presence and unrivalled creative talent. Our clients include many of the biggest companies and advertisers in the world, including approximately 300 of the Fortune Global 500.
Our people are the key to our success. We're committed to fostering a culture of creativity, belonging and continuous learning, attracting and developing the brightest talent, and providing exciting career opportunities that help our people grow.
What you'll be doing:
WPP is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.
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Working at WPP means being part of a global network of more than 100,000 talented people dedicated to doing extraordinary work for our clients. We operate in over 100 countries, with corporate headquarters in New York, London and Singapore.
WPP is a world leader in marketing services, with deep AI, data and technology capabilities, global presence and unrivalled creative talent. Our clients include many of the biggest companies and advertisers in the world, including approximately 300 of the Fortune Global 500.
Our people are the key to our success. We're committed to fostering a culture of creativity, belonging and continuous learning, attracting and developing the brightest talent, and providing exciting career opportunities that help our people grow.
What you'll be doing:
- Support the Accounts Payable Manager in maintaining operational excellence during the transition of AP functions into the Shared Service Center (SSC), ensuring a smooth onboarding and offboarding process for business units.
- Collaborate with the Workday project team and business units to coordinate and deliver transition commitments accurately and on time.
- Train, mentor, and provide guidance to AP analysts, ensuring consistency in processes and knowledge transfer.
- Utilize Workday Financials to process supplier invoices, credit notes, and payments while ensuring compliance with global SLAs and approvals.
- Manage AP activities for assigned business units, including invoice processing, purchase order matching, and payment proposal preparation.
- Perform month-end activities, including closing purchase orders (POs), reviewing trackers, and confirming close procedures.
- Monitor processing volumes, address backlogs proactively, and resolve supplier queries efficiently, engaging stakeholders as needed.
- Maintain and update supplier master data records to ensure accuracy and alignment with contractual terms.
- Lead SOP updates, user acceptance testing (UAT), and operational validation training while serving as a Workday superuser.
- Review and validate work from AP analysts, including payment proposals, supplier reconciliations, and queries.
- Act as a backup for the Accounts Payable Manager and other AP analysts as needed, while coordinating with offshore teams and other departments.
- Provide coverage for colleagues during holidays and sick leave.
- Experience: Minimum 5-7 years of Accounts Payable experience within a global organization.
- Finance Knowledge: Strong finance background with the ability to handle complexity.
- Communication & Relationship Management: Strong negotiation, reconciliation, and communication skills with confidence in building relationships both internally and externally.
- Organizational & Time Management: Well-organized with the ability to prioritize tasks, meet firm deadlines, and remain calm under pressure.
- Service & Commercial Focus: Commercially driven with a strong customer service approach.
- Adaptability & Problem-Solving: Flexible and results-oriented with the ability to navigate challenges effectively.
- Leadership & Mentorship: Experience training and mentoring AP analysts to ensure process consistency and efficiency.
- Work Ethic & Attention to Detail: Self-motivated, energetic, and detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and excellence.
WPP is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.
Please read our Privacy Notice (https://www.wpp.com/people/wpp-privacy-policy-for-recruitment) for more information on how we process the information you provide.
