Accounts Payable Analyst - Media - London/Hybrid

ZipRecruiter; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an Accounts Payable Analyst for a contract role in London with a hybrid work model. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in supporting the Accounts Payable Senior Manager on strategic projects focusing on technology implementation. Candidates should have a degree in business administration and 2+ years of experience in process analysis. The position offers a day rate between £300 - £450.

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience in business process analysis and project management, preferably in an Accounts Payable environment.
• Strong self-starter, able to consistently deliver without requiring significant oversight.

Responsibilities

• Gather key requirements from cross-functional teams.
• Collect and analyze process data for improvements.
• Write comprehensive Business Requirements Documents.

Skills

Business process analysis

Project management

Analytical skills

Lean Six Sigma

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field

Job description

Job Description

Accounts Payable Analyst - Media - London/Hybrid (2 - 3 days)

Day rate: £300 - £450 (Inside IR35)

Duration: 3 - 6 months

Start: ASAP

My new client is looking for an Accounts Payable Analyst on a contract basis. They will collaborate closely with the Accounts Payable Senior Manager to support various strategic projects, primarily focusing on ongoing technology implementation initiatives within the Accounts Payable process. Key responsibilities include data collection, documentation of the current As-Is process, and assisting in the design of future state solutions that align with our goals to globalise, centralise, and standardise operations.

The Accounts Payable Analyst is expected to be an agile, clear, and independent thinker who has a natural curiosity about end-to-end processes, possesses an analytical mindset, and can thrive in a fast-paced, customer-centric, and ever-changing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Gathering key requirements from cross-functional teams to support new process design.
• Collecting and analysing process data to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Writing comprehensive Business Requirements Documents.
• Support new process/technology implementation including testing.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement process changes, ensuring smooth transitions and minimal disruption to operations.
• Create process documentation and guidelines, including standard operating procedures and workflow diagrams.
• Provide training and support to team members on new processes and best practices.

Key Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor\'s degree in business administration, management or a related field required
• 2+ years' experience in business process analysis and project management, preferably in an Accounts Payable environment
• Lean Six Sigma certification (eg green belt, black belt, master black belt or other) desirable
• Strong self-starter, able to consistently deliver without requiring significant oversight and direction.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to interface with all levels of management and customers.

*Rates depend on experience and client requirements