Accounts Payable Analyst

Yum! Brands; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Accounts Payable Analyst based in London to manage accurate supplier payments and oversee the accounts payable process. This role involves key responsibilities such as ensuring compliance with internal controls, handling VAT filings, and supporting audits. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, with at least two years of relevant experience and strong analytical skills to succeed in this dynamic environment.

Benefits

Half-day Fridays

Flexible employee benefits

Company and performance-related bonus

Competitive parental leave

Quarterly Recharge/Live Well Days

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in accounting and reporting.
• Experience in VAT filing.
• Ability to manage deadlines effectively.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely and accurate completion of month-end and quarter-end reporting.
• Validate invoices for tax compliance and prepare VAT filings.
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Process-oriented mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field

Tools

MS Excel

ERP system (e.g., JD Edwards)

Job description

The Accounts Payable Analyst is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely payments to suppliers and managing the entire accounts payable (AP) process. This role involves various tasks such as ensuring accurate month-end accruals, compliance with internal control policies, liaising with internal and external stakeholders, and supporting the team in timely reporting of results to management.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely and accurate completion of month-end and quarter-end reporting and month-end accruals.
• Ensure accurate and timely payments to suppliers.
• Ensure compliance with internal control policies, guidelines, and practices.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders (banks, vendors, departments) as required.
• Validate invoices for tax compliance, prepare VAT filings and refunds.
• Handle internal and international intercompany recharges and reconciliations.
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations and schedules for assigned accounts to ensure integrity and validation.
• Responsible for preparing the weekly payment runs for each company for review by management.
• Provide support in internal and external audits.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field
• At least 2 years of experience in accounting and reporting.
• Strong process-oriented mindset with high attention to detail.
• Ability to manage deadlines effectively, prioritize work tasks, and handle a dynamic work environment.
• Experience in VAT filing.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize complex information and draw insightful conclusions.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong IT skills, specifically in MS Excel, and exposure to an ERP system, preferably JD Edwards.

This role is based out of our Restaurant Support Centre (RSC) in Woking (around minutes by train from London Waterloo), and a minimum of one day per week in the RSC is required, plus occasional other days for team or market meetings.

Why Yum! Brands? (Work Hard, Pay-Hard)

We truly believe that where you work matters, and we know a thing or two about what makes employees happy.

• Half-day Fridays
• A world-famous recognition culture
• Attractive and flexible employee benefits
• Company and performance-related bonus
• Competitive parental leave and flexible return to work options
• Quarterly Recharge/Live Well Days across the organization to promote mental health and well-being