Accounts Payable Analyst

Michael Page; Winsford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page are partnering with a leading manufacturing business in Cheshire seeking an ambitious Accounts Payable Analyst to join the finance team.

The role focuses on end-to-end AP processes, invoice automation, and continuous improvement across multiple sites, with a strong emphasis on controls, supplier relationships and delivering efficiencies through automation and OCR technology.

Qualifications

• Experience with invoice automation and OCR technologies.
• Proficient in ERP systems and three-way matching.
• Ability to manage end-to-end AP in multi-site manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end Accounts Payable processes across multiple entities.
• Work with invoice automation and OCR to improve processing efficiency.
• Investigate and resolve invoice exceptions and matching discrepancies.
• Support automated three-way matching processes.
• Build relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and system enhancements.
• Support ongoing finance transformation and automation projects.
• Produce AP-related reporting and analysis.
• Ensure robust controls and compliance across all AP activities.

Skills

Invoice automation

OCR technology

Auto-matching

Three-way matching

ERP systems

Multi-site manufacturing

Process improvement

Analytical/problem-solving

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Michael Page are partnering with a leading manufacturing business in Cheshire that is investing heavily in finance transformation, automation and process improvement. As a result, they're looking to add an ambitious Accounts Payable Analyst to their finance team.

Client Details

As the Accounts Payable Analyst you'll join a complex, fast-paced business operating across multiple sites, where technology and continuous improvement are at the heart of the finance function. You'll play a key role in driving efficiency, improving controls and helping the business maximise the benefits of its AP systems and automation tools.

Description

The key responsibilities of the Accounts Payable Analyst Include:

• Managing end-to-end Accounts Payable processes across multiple entities
• Working with invoice automation and OCR technology to improve processing efficiency
• Investigating and resolving invoice exceptions and matching discrepancies
• Supporting automated three-way matching processes
• Building strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Identifying opportunities for process improvement and system enhancements
• Supporting ongoing finance transformation and automation projects
• Producing AP-related reporting and analysis
• Ensuring robust controls and compliance across all AP activities

Profile

We're keen to speak with individuals who understand that modern Accounts Payable is about much more than invoice processing.

The successful Accounts Payable Analyst should have some of the following:

• Invoice automation platforms
• OCR technology
• Auto-matching and three-way matching
• ERP systems
• Manufacturing, shared services or complex multi-site environments
• Process improvement and continuous improvement initiatives
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Confidence working with stakeholders across finance, procurement and operationsJob Offer

Job Offer

The business recognises that candidates with exposure to AP automation and transformation projects are in high demand.

In return

You'll have the opportunity to:

• Work within a progressive, forward-thinking finance team
• Gain exposure to the latest AP technologies and systems
• Contribute to genuine process improvement initiatives
• Develop your technical and analytical skillset
• Join a growing manufacturing business with an exciting futureMost importantly, this organisation is open-minded. If you've got the right attitude, appetite to learn and desire to add value, we'd love to hear from you, even if you haven't ticked every box