Accounts Payable Analyst

Experis - ManpowerGroup; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A major staffing and recruitment firm is seeking an Accounts Payable Analyst for a 6-8 month contract in Greater London. The ideal candidate should have experience in commercial environments, particularly in FMCG, and demonstrate strong proficiency in invoice processing and financial software like SAP. The role includes managing the accounts payable cycle, collaborating with stakeholders, and utilizing Excel for reporting. The position offers a hybrid work model with three days onsite in Hammersmith and two days remote.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a commercial or financial environment, preferably within FMCG.
• Strong understanding of invoice processing and payment procedures.
• Ability to manage and influence stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices accurately and timely.
• Manage the end-to-end accounts payable cycle.
• Reconcile vendor statements for month-end closings.
• Utilize SAP to process and report AP transactions.

Skills

Invoice processing

Payment procedures

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Stakeholder management

Digital tools

AI platforms

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.