Our client is seeking to appoint an Accounts Payable Analyst to join its finance team.
This is a strong opportunity for someone with good accounts payable experience who enjoys working in a busy finance environment and wants a role with broad exposure across invoice processing, reconciliations, payments, reporting and process improvement. The successful candidate will play an important part in ensuring the purchase-to-pay cycle runs smoothly, accurately and in line with internal controls.
Key responsibilities
- Process a high volume of supplier invoices accurately and on time
- Match invoices to purchase orders and investigate any discrepancies
- Prepare and review payment runs in line with agreed schedules
- Reconcile supplier statements and resolve outstanding issues
- Manage supplier queries in a timely and professional manner
- Support month-end close through accruals, reporting and accounts payable reconciliations
- Maintain accurate vendor records and ensure supporting documentation is up to date
- Monitor aged creditors and help ensure effective control of outstanding balances
- Assist with expense processing and employee reimbursement queries where required
- Support VAT and compliance checks relating to supplier invoices
- Work closely with procurement, operations and the wider finance team to resolve issues
- Identify areas for improvement across AP processes, controls and reporting
- Assist with audit queries and the preparation of supporting documentation
Requirements
- Previous experience in an Accounts Payable, AP Analyst or finance role
- Strong understanding of invoice processing, supplier reconciliations and payment runs
- Good attention to detail and strong numerical accuracy
- Strong Excel and systems skills
- Ability to work to deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Good communication skills and a professional approach to supplier and internal queries
- Experience working with ERP systems would be an advantage
- Exposure to reporting, analysis or process improvement would be beneficial
