Account Payable Specialist

SSE PLC; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare discounts

Gym memberships

Online GP

24/7 counselling service

Cycle to Work scheme

Maternity and adoption pay

Paternity leave

Job summary

SSE PLC is hiring an Accounts Payable Specialist in the Glasgow area. The role combines specialist AP activities with guidance and oversight to ensure accurate, compliant processes while supporting colleagues across the business.

Key responsibilities include tax processing, procurement-to-pay enhancements, vendor onboarding and reconciliation, and maintaining strong supplier relationships. A flexible first, permanent role with a base in Glasgow Eurocentral is offered.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a complex Accounts Payable function.
• Awareness of AP regulations, procedures and controls.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert support and oversight across Accounts Payable activities.
• Manage specialist tax processes (RCT, CIS, DRC).
• Oversee Purchase Ledger and E-Trading maintenance.
• Train and coach colleagues on AP processes.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers and partners.
• Ensure compliance with SOPs and governance requirements.

Skills

AP experience

AP regulations

Customer service

Communication skills

Risk awareness

Finance IT & payment systems

Tools

Oracle

Job description

Base Location: You'll be expected to spend 50% of your working week in one of the following locations :Glasgow Eurocentral, ML1 4YQ

Salary: £36139 - £43188 + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available

The Role

As an Accounts Payable Specialist, you'll provide expert support, guidance and oversight across a range of specialist Accounts Payable activities. You'll play an important role in ensuring processes are accurate, compliant and efficient, while supporting colleagues and stakeholders across the business.

Your areas of responsibility will include:

• Specialist tax processes, including RCT, CIS and DRC.
• Purchase Card processes and controls.
• Enhanced Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes, including consolidated invoices, M4Apps and self-billing.
• Joint Venture, international and other exception-based processes.
• Purchase Ledger and E-Trading maintenance.
• Providing training, coaching and guidance to colleagues.

You will

• Act as a Subject Matter Expert for robotics and automation within Accounts Payable.
• Manage debit balances, duplicate payment recovery and adherence to aged balance policies.
• Support vendor onboarding, ensuring compliance with electronic invoicing requirements.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with key suppliers, including managing statement reconciliations and resolving issues.
• Manage relationships with critical third-party partners, including banking providers, automation partners and e-invoicing providers.
• Ensure compliance with relevant external regulatory and reporting requirements, where applicable.
• Complete activities in line with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), internal controls and governance requirements.
• Work closely with the AP Management team to identify opportunities to improve processes, strengthen controls and increase efficiency.
• Ensure activities are carried out in accordance with company policies, procedures and compliance requirements.

You have

• Significant experience working within a complex and challenging Accounts Payable function.
• An awareness of principles, practices, regulations, and procedures relating to Accounts Payable
• Excellent customer service skills with strong written and verbal communication skills
• Able to contribute positively to the overall direction of the Accounts Payable function.
• Risk awareness and ability to mitigate risk
• A Familiarity with Finance IT and Payment systems (Preferred Oracle experience)

About SSE

SSE's purpose is to be restless every day until we make electricity clean, affordable and available for all.

We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. This includes electricity transmission and distribution networks, onshore and offshore wind farms, hydro-electric power and flexible thermal generation. We also provide products and services for businesses and other customers.

Our investment plan will see SSE invest £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure to 2030.

Our Finance teams create value for all SSE business areas and play a key role in fulfilling our obligations as a FTSE100 UK-listed company. In a highly regulated and competitive environment, their experts keep us powering ahead by identifying efficiencies, providing advice and optimising our financial strategies.

Flexible benefits to fit your life

Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.

Work with an equal opportunity employer

We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.