Accounts Payable Analyst - Automation & Process Improvement

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 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.