Argus Media Careers

Subscriptions Administrator  

Location: London, UK  

About Argus  

Argus is the leading independent provider of market intelligence to the global energy and commodity markets. We offer essential price assessments, news, analytics, consulting services, data science tools and industry conferences to illuminate complex and opaque commodity markets.  

Headquartered in London with 1,300 staff, Argus is an independent media organisation with 29 offices in the world’s principal commodity trading hubs. Companies, trading firms and governments in 160 countries around the world trust Argus data to make decisions, analyse situations, manage risk, facilitate trading and for long-term planning. Argus prices are used as trusted benchmarks around the world for pricing transportation, commodities and energy.   

Founded in 1970, Argus remains a privately held UK-registered company owned by employee shareholders, global growth equity firm General Atlantic and Hg, the specialist software and technology services investor.  

Argus Media is committed to ensuring career and personal growth for all its staff and provides extensive training and career development opportunities, as well as participation in employee-led initiatives, including a women’s network.  Our core values are Excellence, Integrity, Partnership and Inclusivity.  

What we’re looking for  

The Subscriptions Administrator will work in our London global headquarters within the subscription management team. The billing process is centralised, therefore the candidate will be responsible for the invoicing needs of all Argus Global subsidiaries. Key relationships will be formed with our Sales Reps and Sales Operations teams. The individual will also need to demonstrate good organisation and time management skills, as well as being able to work efficiently on their own initiative.  

This is an extremely exciting opportunity for the right candidate.  

Key Responsibilities  

• Processing up to 50-100 sales orders and invoices into our NetSuite system on a daily basis. The billing primarily relates to invoicing of our Subscription services, but also includes Conference and Consulting services
• Ensuring the billing is in line with our rules and internal policies. This includes strict checking practices to verify tax rates are correct, enforcing the company’s proforma rules, checking paperwork validity etc
• Identifying and pushing back any queried deals which are incorrect or missing relevant information
• Granting special billing requirements outside of standard terms, i.e. split billing, invoicing in alternative currencies to USD, approving/rejecting extended payment term requests
• Processing more complex billing scenario’s, i.e. mergers and rebates, invoicing large corporate clients
• Develop an understanding of the Book of Business plan which is the target structure of the Sales Reps. Updates and adjustments to this plan will be required
• Posting hard copies of invoices, and submitting pdf copies to online portals when required
• Liaising with our Credit Control team and Sales Reps to help resolve client queries
• Updating Argus Direct on a regular basis to give/revoke access to our subscriptions for new joiners/leavers
• Processing Cheques and Banking

Skills and Experience  

• Experience working in a commercial Accounts department
• Good Excel skills. Oracle NetSuite experience is desirable but not essential
• Strong attention to detail and process management skills
• Ability to work under pressure, and manage a high volume of routine tasks. Experience in working towards tight deadlines is essential
• Ability to work as a team member
• Strong numeracy skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills

Attributes   

• Highly organized and efficient with a customer focus
• Self-motivated and proactive with can-do attitude
• Courteous, friendly and positive
• Quick learner, keen to get involved and contribute to the team

What’s in it for you  

Our rapidly growing, award-winning business offers a dynamic environment for talented, entrepreneurial professionals to achieve results and grow their careers. Argus recognizes and rewards successful performance and as an Investor in People, we promote professional development and retain a high-performing team committed to building our success.   

• Competitive salary and company bonus scheme 
• Group pension scheme 
• Group healthcare and life assurance scheme 
• Flexible working environment 
• 25 days holiday with annual increase up to 30 days  
• Subsidised gym membership 
• Season ticket travel loans 
• Cycle to work scheme 
• Workplace Nursery Scheme
• Extensive internal and external training
• Training and support available for further job-related studies

For more details about the company and to apply please make sure you upload your CV via our website: www.argusmedia.com/en/careers/open-positions   

By submitting your job application, you automatically acknowledge and consent to the collection, use and/or disclosure of your personal data to the Company. Argus is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.