Accounts Payable Analyst

Vista Global; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Vista Global in Glasgow, United Kingdom, is seeking an Accounts Payable professional to join the Payments & Analytics team. You will process invoices, prepare payment proposals, and post payments while ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of AP experience in a high-volume global environment, strong Excel skills, and familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP or AP automation like SoftCo.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years in a high-volume global AP environment.
• Highly organized with excellent communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Advanced experience using Excel.

Responsibilities

• Prepare payment proposals based on invoices and escalations from the business.
• Manage escalations on outstanding payments.
• Collaborate across departments to ensure timely payments.
• Verify and distribute remittance advices / proof-of-payments.
• Post payments to vendor accounts and clear against open invoices.
• Monitor pre-payments and apply to relevant invoices.
• Prepare reporting outlining key KPIs.
• Complete regular vendor account reconciliations.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and regulations.
• Collaborate with Vendor Management to resolve payment-related issues.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Excel

ERP SAP

Tools

SoftCo

SAP

Job description

The Payments & Analytics team is primarily responsible for managing the payment process with our vendors, preparing payment proposals for management sign-off, issuing and apply payments against open items, and reconciling vendor accounts. Additionally, this team is responsible for preparing analytical reports to help improve the efficiency and accuracy of the AP function.

Vista is the world’s leading global business aviation company, providing worldwide business flight services through its network of subsidiaries and a team of over 4,000 experts. A global group headquartered in Dubai, Vista integrates a unique portfolio of companies to offer asset-free services that cover all key aspects of business aviation, including guaranteed and on‑demand global flight coverage, subscription and membership solutions, and trading and management services.

A career at Vista means stepping into an environment where you’re trusted with real autonomy and responsibility from day one. Whether you're keeping our aircraft airworthy, flying our clients across the globe, or working in one of our corporate teams, you’ll move fast, deliver impact quickly, and grow through hands ‑ on learning and close collaboration within a supportive global community.

You’ll play an active role in shaping a transforming organization by improving processes, challenging norms, and driving meaningful change. And throughout, you’ll take pride in making the impossible possible for a worldwide client base.

Your Responsibilities

• Prepare payment proposals based on processed invoices and any payment escalations from the business.
• Manage incoming escalations on outstanding payments.
• Collaborate across various departments to ensure that payments are made in a timely manner aligned with operational budgets.
• Verify and distribute remittance advices / proof‑of‑payments.
• Post payments to the relevant vendor accounts ensuring they are cleared against open invoices.
• Monitor for any pre‑payments on account and ensure payment is applied to the relevant invoices.
• Prepare reporting outlining key operational and financial KPIs.
• Complete regular vendor account reconciliations against statements.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, financial regulations, and company policies.
• Collaborate with the Vendor Management team to address vendor inquiries to resolve payment‑related issues.

Required Skills, Qualifications, and Experience

• 1-3 years of experience in a high‑volume, global, Accounts Payable environment.
• Highly organized with excellent communication skills & relationship building.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Ability to handle multiple payments inquiries and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Advanced experience using Excel.
• Proficiency in AP automation systems, SoftCo preferred but not essential.
• Proficiency with ERP systems, SAP preferred but not essential.