Accounts Payable Analyst

Catalent, Inc; Swindon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A global drug development company in Swindon is seeking a highly organised Accounts Payable Analyst to join their finance team. This role involves processing supplier invoices, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring compliance with company policies. The ideal candidate will possess strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and excellent communication abilities. Catalent offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including career development opportunities and a strong focus on employee wellbeing.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus & benefits including annual performance bonus

Career development access

Health & wellbeing programs

Excellent location with free parking

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Accounts Payable or administrative finance roles.
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Accurately process and record supplier invoices with approvals.
• Maintain records in ERP system focusing on accuracy.
• Monitor invoice workflows and oversee payment scheduling.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team-oriented

Proactive problem-solving

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a highly organised Accounts Payable Analyst to join our finance team. This role is central to maintaining accurate records, ensuring compliance with company policies, and supporting smooth administrative processes across supplier payments.

Responsibilities

• Accurately process and record supplier invoices, ensuring correct approvals and purchase order matching
• Maintain up-to-date records in Catalent's ERP system with a focus on accuracy and efficiency
• Monitor invoice workflows, track progress, and oversee payment scheduling for designated sites
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, audit requirements, and company payment policies
• Respond to supplier queries promptly, maintaining clear documentation of communications
• Apply supplier discounts and maintain records to maximize financial value
• Collaborate with internal teams to support service expectations and resolve administrative issues
• Assist the Global AP Leader with reporting, documentation, and ad hoc administrative projects

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Accounts Payable or administrative finance roles
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Experience using Microsoft packages including Excel
• Team-oriented, with a proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement

Benefits

• Catalent offers rewarding opportunities to further your career! Join the global drug development and delivery leader and help us bring over 7,000 life‑saving and life‑enhancing products to patients around the world. Catalent is an exciting and growing international company where employees work directly with pharma, biopharma and consumer health companies of all sizes to advance new medicines from early development to clinical trials and to the market. Catalent produces more than 70 billion doses per year, and each one will be used by someone who is counting on us. Join us in making a difference.
• Competitive Salary - reflecting your skills and experience
• Bonus & Benefits - Annual performance bonus, pension scheme, life assurance, generous holiday entitlement (with option to purchase more), plus discounts via Reward Gateway
• Career Development - Access to training, mentoring, and cross‑functional opportunities across Catalent's global network. Includes LinkedIn Learning subscription with 10,000+ courses
• Health & Wellbeing - Employee assistance programme, on‑site canteen, Cycle to Work Scheme, Electric Vehicle scheme, and a strong "Patient First" safety culture. Join Employee Resource Groups and take part in charitable activities
• Excellent Location - Just two minutes from J16 of the M4 with free on‑site parking