Accounts Payable

Lorien; Stratford-upon-Avon; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for an Accounts Payable Analyst to join their team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. In this role, you will be at the heart of financial operations, ensuring efficient and accurate processing of accounts payable. You will manage a well-ordered payables register, support month-end close processes, and maintain strong relationships with vendors. This position offers a fantastic opportunity to enhance your skills in a dynamic environment while contributing to the financial health of the organization. If you have a knack for numbers and a passion for finance, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in Accounts Payable with a focus on high-volume ledgers.
• Proven ability to execute a controlled financial close process.

Responsibilities

• Manage AP ledger, process bills, and ensure compliance with POs.
• Maintain relationships with vendors and support month-end close processes.

Skills

Accounts Payable Experience

Excel

Financial Close Process

Business Acumen

Tools

RAMP

NetSuite

Job description

Accounts Payable Analyst

Contract Type: 12-Month Fixed-Term

About the Role:

We are seeking an Accounts Payable Analyst to join our client on a 12-month fixed-term contract. You will be responsible for maintaining robust financial processes for end-to-end payables. You will manage a well-ordered and actionable payables register, inform exceptions, and recommend payment runs.

You will support their AP process throughout the business and develop and maintain month-end close processes. Additionally, you will ensure that open Purchase Orders (POs), open payments on account (POAs), and unreconciled credit card transactions are kept to a minimum.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with all areas of the AP ledger, including processing bills, ensuring compliance on POs, reconciling statements, and managing company credit cards.
• Review employee expenses to ensure they align with company policy.
• Maintain good working relationships with external vendors, answering queries promptly.
• Maintain a live register of the payables balance, with commentary and payment proposals.
• Ensure all VAT/GST/HST on purchases is correctly recorded and recovered.
• Reconcile AP balance sheet accounts to the AP tracker and highlight POAs and other exceptions.
• Drive efficiency in month-end processing, continuously improving all areas under your remit.
• Assist with managing a shared Finance inbox, allocating tasks, and controlling information flow to ensure no duplication.
• Act as an effective business partner to purchasing heads throughout the organization.
• Support ongoing reporting and audit activities as required.
• Perform other ad hoc activities as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• 1-2 years experience in Accounts Payable.
• Experience running a high-volume, efficient, and accurate AP ledger.
• Knowledge of Excel.
• Proven experience in executing a controlled and well-ordered financial close process.
• Natural business acumen with the ability to understand stakeholder needs.
• Ability to balance short- and long-term planning.
• Knowledge of accounting principles for software businesses.
• Experience working with RAMP or NetSuite would be a bonus.

What’s next?

If you believe you have the desired skills and experience, please follow the link to apply and attach a copy of your latest CV. If successful, a Consultant will be in touch to discuss in more detail.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries

IT System Custom Software Development and Technology, Information and Media