Accounts Payable Analyst

Experis; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent staffing agency is seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Analyst for a 6-8 month contract in London. The role involves managing vendor invoices, ensuring compliance, and collaborating with stakeholders. Candidates should have experience in commercial finance, proficiency in SAP and Excel, and a strong understanding of payment processes. This hybrid position offers flexibility with 3 days onsite and 2 remote per week. Ideal for those passionate about improving processes and working in an FMCG environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a commercial or financial environment, preferably within FMCG.
• Strong understanding of invoice processing, payment procedures, and accounting principles.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems like SAP.

Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices accurately and ensure compliance with internal controls.
• Manage the end-to-end accounts payable cycle.
• Collaborate to resolve discrepancies or payment issues.
• Utilize SAP to report AP transactions.
• Prepare reports using Excel for internal decision-making.

Skills

Invoice processing

Stakeholder management

Proficiency in Excel

Financial reporting

Digital and AI tools

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Accounts Payable Analyst
Contract: 6-8 month contract, with the possibility of extension
Hybrid: Hammersmith (X3 days per week onsite; X2 remote)

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Accounts Payable Analyst to join our Finance team. The ideal candidate will bring prior experience in commercial and financial environments, particularly within FMCG sectors, and demonstrate strong skills in invoice processing, payment procedures, and financial software systems like SAP. Proficiency in Excel, stakeholder management, and digital tools/AI platforms is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring compliance with internal controls and company policies.
• Manage the end-to-end accounts payable cycle, including matching, batching, coding, and posting invoices.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to resolve discrepancies, disputes, or payment issues.
• Reconcile vendor statements and support month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Utilize SAP and other financial/digital systems to process and report AP transactions.
• Prepare and analyze reports using Excel to support internal decision-making and reporting.
• Continuously identify and recommend opportunities for process improvement and efficiency using digital or AI tools.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with internal stakeholders (e.g., Procurement, Finance, Operations) and external suppliers.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Proven experience in a commercial or financial environment, preferably within FMCG.
• Strong understanding of invoice processing, payment procedures, and accounting principles.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems such as SAP.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools.
• Exposure to digital and AI tools relevant to finance and accounting functions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Ability to manage and influence stakeholders at various levels, both internally and externally.
• High attention to detail, strong problem-solving abilities, and a collaborative mindset.