Accounts Payable Ledger Specialist

Overview

As Accounts Payable Ledger Specialist at ITV, you will manage the AP ledger on a fixed-term contract through November 2027, ensuring timely payments and accurate vendor records. You will work closely with Purchasing Support, Master Data, Payments, and the Global Process Owner to uphold robust P2P processes and drive right-first-time processing. The role focuses on data analysis, discrepancy resolution, and continuous improvement to reduce errors and payment delays. You will influence end-to-end processes, support audits, and contribute to a data-driven finance culture.

Pay / Benefits

• Flexible working
• Generous holiday allowance
• Annual bonus opportunity
• Competitive pension contribution
• Save as you earn – ITV shares
• Wellbeing and volunteering days

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary contact for supplier and internal invoice inquiries, delivering fast, definitive resolutions
• Reconcile supplier statements and investigate payment delays to stop recurring errors
• Review GRNI open balances, request missing invoices, process corrections, and secure refunds when needed
• Detect and record payment errors (e.g., failed or duplicate payments) and provide root-cause feedback to Processing and Master Data teams
• Generate payable reports, ageing schedules, and balance analyses to reduce overdue invoices and close month-end ledgers on time
• Assist with internal and external audits by providing requested data and reporting
• Partner with Global Process Owner to identify, design, and implement continuous process improvements
• Provide trend analysis to AP and Compliance teams to improve PO compliance
• Maintain SOPs and support onboarding/training of new team members

Key requirements

• Significant experience in an Accounts Payable environment
• Strong understanding of core accounting principles and end-to-end AP workflows
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables)
• Experience with Oracle or SAP or similar accounting software
• Proven ability to analyse, manipulate, present, and improve data
• Strong root-cause problem solving and continuous improvement mindset
• Preferred SSC/GBS experience
• Excellent communication skills and high attention to detail
• Ability to adapt to flex and hit targets
• Experience with Finance ERP systems, with Oracle Fusion a plus
• Proficiency in Google Workspace/Microsoft Office tools
• Knowledge of risk and fraud controls

• Analytical thinking
• Clear communication
• Collaborative mindset
• Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables)
• Oracle or SAP
• Google Workspace / Office tools

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