Accounts Payable Analyst

Different Technologies Pty Ltd.; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to ensure timely processing of supplier invoices and maintain high standards in accounts payable. In this role, you will be responsible for managing supplier payments, resolving queries, and performing complex reconciliations. The ideal candidate will possess strong financial and analytical skills, along with proficiency in Excel and Word. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will directly impact financial operations and customer service. If you are self-motivated, organized, and passionate about finance, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in accounts payable and complex reconciliations.
• Strong financial, analytical, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices and ensure timely payments.
• Perform complex reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Provide support for accounts payable across manufacturing locations.

Skills

Accounts Payable Experience

Complex Reconciliations

Word Skills

Excel Skills

Financial Analytical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Self-motivation

Positive Attitude

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Main purpose of the job

Responsible for paying supplier invoices on time, ensuring the invoices are processed in an effective, efficient, and timely manner and ensuring the accounts payable ledgers are maintained and reconciled to a high standard, whilst delivering a high level of customer service to both external suppliers and internal customers.

Main missions and results

1. Process supplier invoices by matching to the appropriate GRN and ensure the correct VAT codes are applied.
2. Ensure invoices without a purchase order are accurately and appropriately approved in line with our delegation of authority.
3. Liaise with the Plant Financial Controller, Procurement, Goods In & Logistics departments to resolve and process unmatched invoices.
4. Escalate risks and issues in a timely manner.
5. Deal with internal and supplier payment queries promptly.
6. Ensure timely payments to vendors.
7. Process weekly BACS runs, multiple foreign currency, manual and Proforma payments and submit for approval.
8. Perform complex supplier statement reconciliations and resolve differences.
9. Reconcile intercompany ledgers and intercompany query resolution.
10. Identify surplus GRNI for Finance consideration.
11. Assist Finance Managers with month and year end accruals.
12. Assist with other month and year end procedures.
13. Ensure finance procedures and controls are adhered to within our current working practices.
14. Provide Accounts Payable support for the company manufacturing locations and support functions.
15. Ad hoc duties relevant to the department as required (including project support).

Key Performance Indicators:

1. Process supplier invoices to daily deadlines and targets.
2. Invoices paid on time target.
3. Queries resolved within specific SLA’s.
4. Perform Supplier statement reconciliations to daily deadlines and targets.
5. Ensure the Month End Close is completed within the allocated deadline.
6. GRNI >90 days validation target.
7. All controls performed.

Preferred skills and experience

1. Proven experience working within an accounts payable function.
2. Substantial experience performing complex reconciliations and resolving differences is essential.
3. Strong Word and Excel skills (Pivot Tables, LOOKUP, SUMIF etc).
4. Strong financial and analytical skills.
5. Strong interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills.
6. Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders in a multi-national environment.
7. Experience in a manufacturing or automotive production environment is preferred but not essential.
8. Show passion with a ‘can do’ attitude.
9. Good organisational skills.
10. Positive, flexible attitude.
11. Self-motivated and enthusiastic.