Accounts Payable Analyst

Vista Global; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Vista Global, a leading global business aviation company, is seeking an Accounts Payable specialist in Glasgow. You will manage payments, reconcile vendor accounts and produce analytical reports to improve AP efficiency.

The role offers autonomy, collaboration across departments, and exposure to global finance processes. You will work in a fast-paced environment requiring accuracy, strong communication, and the ability to prioritise multiple payments inquiries while ensuring compliance with

Qualifications

• 1–3 years in a high-volume global AP environment.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple payments inquiries and prioritise tasks.

Responsibilities

• Prepare payment proposals based on processed invoices and escalations.
• Manage incoming escalations on outstanding payments.
• Collaborate across departments to ensure timely payments aligned with budgets.
• Verify and distribute remittance advices / proof-of-payments.
• Post payments to vendor accounts and clear them against open invoices.
• Monitor pre-payments and ensure correct application to invoices.
• Prepare reporting outlining key operational and financial 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 experience

Organised

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Tools

Excel

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.