Accounts Payable Analyst

UTAC group; Bedford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Cover

Discounts via Perkz reward scheme

Recognition awards

Contributory pension schemes

Family friendly policies

Employee assistance support services

Job summary

UTAC group in Bedford is seeking a motivated Accounts Payables Analyst to manage invoicing and payments. In this role, responsibilities include preparing and analyzing AP balances, generating reconciliations, and defining KPIs for the Purchase to Pay process. The ideal candidate has relevant experience in accounts payable, proficiency in communication, and strong analytical skills. UTAC offers competitive benefits and values both personal development and inclusion within the workplace.

Qualifications

• Experience in an Accounts Payable function.
• Ability to create AP reports and dashboards.
• Desirable experience with balance sheet reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts payables processes and ensure accurate invoicing.
• Prepare and analyse Monthly AP trade creditor balances.
• Generate balance sheet reconciliations for AP supplier accounts.
• Define KPIs for the Purchase to Pay process.
• Monitor cash flow and resolve invoice queries.
• Process invoices and reconcile employee credit card expenses.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Organisational skills

Proficient use of Excel

Analytical skills

Multi-tasking ability

Education

AAT qualification or equivalent experience

Tools

Accounting software packages

Job description

Job Description

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Accounts Payables Analyst to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing the company’s accounts payables processes, ensuring accurate invoicing, timely payments, and comprehensive reporting. You will work closely with both internal teams and external suppliers to resolve queries and monitor cash flow. This is a dynamic role that offers the opportunity to contribute to process improvements and streamline procedures within the AP function. This role is ideal for individuals who are eager to take on responsibility, develop their skills, and work in a collaborative environment.

Reporting to: Head of Transactional Finance

Roles and responsibilities

• Prepare and analyse Monthly AP trade creditor balances
• Generate and verify balance sheet reconciliations for all AP supplier accounts.
• Assist Head of Transactional Finance to define KPIs for the Purchase to Pay process
• Responsible for monthly reporting of departmental KPIs
• Report & Analysis of late payment of invoices and resolve underlying issues
• Create reporting and monitor invoices on holds
• Processing of invoices in a timely manner
• Analysis and monitoring of employee expenses
• Reconcile and monitor employee company credit card expenses
• Reconcile and be responsible for Petty Cash expenditure
• Exposure to ad‑hoc bookkeeping as desired
• Provide cover for members of the Transactions Team
• Supporting key change initiatives and drive through continuous improvement
• Providing other ad‑hoc reporting to line managers and stakeholders
• Act in accordance with the behaviours for UTAC staff at all times

Person Specification

Experience

• Experience of working in an Accounts Payable function
• Experience of accounting software packages
• Creation of AP reports and dashboards
• Balance sheet reconciliations (desirable)

Skills

• Proficiency in both verbal and written communication, which ensures information is clearly passed to staff, management and suppliers
• Organisational skills
• Proficient use of Excel
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to function effectively in a multi‑tasking environment

Personal Behaviours

• Proactive and inquisitive
• Responsive and action orientated
• Excellent attention to detail
• Adheres to health and safety practices

Qualifications

• AAT qualification or equivalent experience is preferred but not essential.

Other

• Flexibility to travel as and when required
• Full UK driving license
• Willing to undergo a Criminal Records Bureau check

Additional Information

For you, as a potential UTAC team member, we believe that the international and diverse nature of our business combined with the passion, energy and friendliness of our people create a great place to work. UTAC is proud to be an equal opportunities employer, valuing inclusion and supporting our people to be themselves and at their very best.

By joining us you will gain access to a broad range of learning relevant to your role and personal development, as well as exposure to leading technologies and expertise.

Our reward and benefit programmes are designed to support our people with competitive and locally tailored packages combined with support for individual health and wellbeing both inside and outside of work.

In the UK this includes;

• Life Cover
• Access to a wide range of discounts and offers via the Perkz reward scheme
• Recognition awards linked to our UTAC values of Expertise, Innovation and Integrity.
• Contributory pension schemes
• Attractive family friendly policies; maternity, paternity, shared parental leave, flexible working.
• Access to a variety of employee assistance support services.

Candidates for positions at UTAC must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the country the role is based in. Immigration visa sponsorship is not available for this position.