Accounts Payable Officer

**Description**:
**Accounts Payable Officer**
Malta
Hybrid, two days in office
Six month fixed-term/definite contract with possibility of becoming permanent
Full-time
We are a fast-growing global reinsurance speciality company servicing the insurance markets of Lloyd's, Europe and North America.
Due to growth, our Head of Accounts Payable is looking for an additional diligent and detail-oriented Accounts Payable Officer.
This is a rare opportunity to join a global AP function, assisting with all aspects of the accounts payable process - processing invoices, maintaining records, assisting with our purchase order system and ensuring accurate and timely payments to vendors.
**Key Responsibilities**:
- Process and verify incoming invoices in accordance with company procedures.
- Ensure accurate coding and approval of invoices to appropriate departments.
- Maintain and update vendor records, including contact information and payment terms.
- Reconcile and process payments to vendors, including managing payment schedules.
- Assist with monthly, quarterly and year-end closing procedures, ensuring accounts payable balances are accurate.
- Respond to inquiries regarding outstanding invoices, payments and discrepancies.
- Prepare reports on accounts payable aging and outstanding balances for review.
- Assist with audits by providing necessary documentation and supporting records.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting regulations, and tax requirements.
- Collaborate with other departments to resolve invoice discrepancies or issues promptly.
- Assist with the processing of expense reports for employees.
**Skills Knowledge and Expertise**:
- Right to work in this location
- A-level or related diploma equivalent in accounting or related field required; partially or fully qualified preferred.
- Previous experience in accounts payable or a similar accounting role
- Strong understanding of accounting principles and procedures.
- Proficiency with accounting software (e.g., SAP Concur, Sun GL, or similar) and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word).
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and record-keeping.
- Good English communication skills, both written and verbal, for interacting with vendors and internal teams.
- Contributing positively to our culture and values.
**Benefits**:
- competitive salary & annual bonus
- a health & wellbeing subsidy (equivalent to £20 per month in local currency from Day 1)
- a generous pension with IVALIFE at 5% (eligible after probationary period)
- Health Insurance hospital scheme via MAPFRE Middlesea (from Day 1)
- generous annual leave plus bank holidays (from Day 1)
- EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) (from Day 1)
- learning/study support and reimbursement for professional memberships
- hybrid working
- employee socials and recognition programme
- free onsite office parking
**About Compre Group**:
Compre is an insurance & reinsurance legacy specialist focused on the acquisition and management of discontinued non-life portfolios, With Operations in Bermuda, Finland, Germany, Malta, Switzerland and the UK.
We have significant experience in all classes of direct and reinsurance business, including property, liability, marine and motor.
Compre is privately owned with shareholders actively involved in management of the business.