Due to an internal secondment, we currently have a 12-month Fixed Term Contract for someone with a can-do attitude and a basic accounting understanding. Reporting directly to the Controls & Compliance Assistant Manager, the AP Controls & Compliance Specialist is part of a team of 4 whose main priority is to provide assurances to the business that adequate controls exist in relation to business processes, that process failures are identified and steps taken to mitigate business risk. A significant part of the role will be working with the various Accounts Payable teams and wider business to understand current processes, if/why there is a risk and what steps should be taken to reduce the risk. Any concerns relating to risk must be brought to the attention of your line manager immediately. What you will be doing As a Controls and Compliance Specialist you will be responsible for a number of activities including, but not limited to: Preparation and maintenance of 54 balance sheet accounts including the AP sub-ledger, these balance sheets are reviewed monthly by Senior Management, should be complete and include information that enables the business to make informed decisions. This will be achieved through good communication with various parts of the business. You will need to be proactive in understanding the content of the reconciliations assigned to you, ensuring the correct balances are being maintained within these reconciliations. Management of Debit balances contained within the AP sub ledger, these balances are high profile within the business and therefore require the Specialist to build strong relationships with key stakeholders and resolve issues and clear on a timely basis, escalating where appropriate. Support the Controls & Compliance Assistant Manager with month end activities including the production of KPI reports issued to the business. Generate weekly reports issued to the Accounts Payable team including; the duplicate invoices report to enable the teams to correctly identify and resolve these before a business risk occurs; month end reports which will assist in the production of the month end balance sheet reconciliations. Ensure all internal controls are fully adhered to and make suggestions for improvement with the guidance of the Controls and Compliance Assistant Manager. Ensure records are accurate and maintained to meet internal and external audit requirements. Undertake other adhoc activities as deemed necessary. What we are looking for Intermediate excel skills, including formatting excel by working with formulas Inquisitive mind with the ability to question with confidence all levels of management Positive attitude and able to adapt to different working styles across the business Ability to explain complex data in a clear and meaningful way Strong attention to detail Strong problem solving skills Working within TUI group TUI UK and Ireland is the UK's largest tour operator with key brands including TUI, First Choice, Marella Cruises and Crystal Ski Holidays. Sub brands include Sensatori, Sensimar, and Family Life, as well as First Choice Holiday Villages and SplashWorld Resorts. Our airline is the UK's third largest with 62 aircraft operating to over 88 destinations in 30 countries. We have a team of more than 10,000 employees serving over 5.5 million customers each year. It's our people that make us number one. TUI Group is the leading tourism business with over 67,000 employees across the world. The Group includes our unique hotel portfolio, our cruise ships, our own aircraft, tour operators, travel agencies, and much more. At TUI, we have embarked on a journey of development towards a more digital, connected and integrated future. But we haven't arrived there yet. Join us now and shape the future of travel. You can look forward to a competitive salary, pension scheme and further benefits such as generous holiday discounts, great rates with foreign exchange and discounts with retailers. How to apply Apply online, we just need a few details from you and your CV.