Job description
We’re Big Bus Tours, the world’s largest independent operator of open-top sightseeing tours.
We inspire the spirit of adventure across Europe, North America, the Middle East, and Asia Pacific with a vision to be the number one thing to do in every world-famous city. Our hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tours offer a flexible approach to city discovery with a first-class customer experience. A Big Bus Tour turns tourists into explorers and leaves every passenger with a story to tell.
Having started our journey in 1991 with only three buses, today we have a global fleet of over 400, carrying more than 5 million passengers every year. And we’re not slowing down, we continue to grow within our existing cities and through expansion into new locations across the world.
Our Central Support Office, located in Victoria, London, is a driving force behind our business. With a team of specialists, they provide tailored support to our cities worldwide. If you want to get onboard check out the vacancy below.
Position:
- Vacancy: Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable Specialist
- Salary: £30,000 - £32,000 per annum, depending on experience
- Hours: 37.5 per week
We are looking for an Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable Specialist to join our dedicated European finance team based in Victoria, London. This role has full ownership of the P2P and O2C elements for our Berlin and Vienna operations. The Accounts Payable (P2P) element is to ensure all invoices received are appropriately processed, recorded, authorized, and raised for payment in a timely manner. The Accounts Receivable (O2C) element ensures all debtor invoices are issued correctly, accounts maintained, queries resolved, and balances paid before becoming overdue.
For the full details of the responsibilities of this role please see the attached Job Description.
Requirements:
At Big Bus Tours, how we do things is as important as what we do, that’s why our ideal candidate will be enthusiastic and highly motivated; ideally with a good understanding of the travel/tourism industry. Time management and a proven ability to manage multiple work streams at the same time while paying strict attention to detail is necessary for success in this role.
Character may be important to us but there are a couple of minimum requirements for this role, these are previous experience in an accounts receivable and payable role and use of SAP ByD or similar software. Due to the nature of the role fluency in German would be advantageous however not essential as English is the organisations working language.
Other information:
We are proud to offer all our colleagues a competitive benefits package, which includes:
- 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays, Increasing to 30 with L.O.S
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Performance Bonus Scheme
- BUPA Cash Plan
- Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay
- Aviva DigiCare+ (Remote GP & 2 Medical Opinion)
- Death in Service
- Cycle to Work
- Complimentary Big Bus Tickets
- Merlin Attractions Discounts
- 5% Employer Pension Contribution
- Sick Pay Scheme
- Season Ticket Loans
- Employee Referral Scheme
Next Steps
To apply for this role please click ‘Apply’, there is no lengthy application form and cover letters are optional. Once submitted, your application will be reviewed by the hiring manager(s). Due to the volume of applicants our vacancies regularly receive, please allow 2 weeks from the closing date to hear back regarding your application although our team will endeavour to contact every applicant as soon as practicable.