The Firm
XTX Markets is an algorithmic trading firm that actively trades tens of thousands of instruments on over eighty venues with a daily volume of almost three hundred billion USD. We partner with counterparties, exchanges, and e-trading venues globally to provide consistent liquidity in the Equity, FX, Fixed Income, Commodity & Options markets, helping market participants throughout the world obtain the best prices in the various assets classes we cover.
We leverage the talent of the people who work here, modern computational techniques and state-of-the-art research infrastructure to analyse large data sets across markets quickly and efficiently, to maximise the effectiveness of our proprietary trading algorithms. The models that drive our trading strategies have evolved considerably over the last 10 years, from econometric methods that gave our company its name, to trees, to neural networks, to modern deep learning architectures. We are actively seeking new methods and ideas.
At XTX Markets technology is our business and we are a diverse organisation which attracts outstanding talent from across all industry backgrounds. We are focused on teamwork and our people collaborate on all aspects of the business, working openly and with respect for each other, our clients and the market. Our culture is non-hierarchical and one where everyone is valued. We strive for excellence in everything we do.
The Role
The primary responsibility of the AP Analyst is to manage the accounts payable process end to end driving high quality, strong controls and financial discipline. The role includes processing incoming invoices from global suppliers, recording accounting entries, instructing payments and managing internal and external relationships. The role also includes supporting the wider finance team to achieve continuous operational improvements using technology and automation.
We work in the office at least 4 days per week, with 1 work from home day if desired.
Responsibilities
· Accounting for invoiced costs, including month end journal posting and control processes.
· Supporting other payable processes, including employee expenses, payments to tax authorities.
· Administration of the accounts payable mailbox, processing invoices using Concur and posting journals into the general ledger, adhering to a high level of quality control through all activities.
· Supporting the Financial Control team during month-end close processes, including applicable balance sheet account reconciliations (bank, intercompany, prepayments, etc.).
· Professional and timely communications with stakeholders, including suppliers and colleagues and appropriate follow up actions leading to prompt resolutions.
· Develop strong understanding of key controls and ensure they are followed appropriately.
· Identify opportunities for further improvements to finance processes and the controls environment.
Essential Attributes
· You achieved at least a 2:1 bachelor’s degree, ideally in a relevant subject.
· Proficient using MS Office package and experience using accounting software.
· Strong communication and organisation skills with a keen attention to detail.
· Confident & proactive when interfacing with experienced stakeholders, both internal and external.
· Keen interest in technology & finance and a passion to further develop your skills, both technically & professionally.
· Strong analytical skills: you can work through problems logically.
· A team player, with the ability to work well independently.
· Positive attitude with a track record of high performance & meeting deadlines.
· Calm, diplomatic and professional.
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