Accounts Payable Analyst – Media – London/Hybrid

Salt Digital Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency specializing in finance roles is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Analyst for a hybrid contract position in Greater London. The role focuses on supporting strategic projects within the Accounts Payable process, with responsibilities including data analysis and documentation. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree and experience in business process analysis, along with strong analytical and communication skills. The contract duration ranges from 3 to 6 months.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience in business process analysis and project management, preferably in an Accounts Payable environment.
• Lean Six Sigma certification desirable.
• Strong self-starter capable of delivering independently.

Responsibilities

• Gather key requirements for new process design.
• Collect and analyze process data for improvements.
• Write Business Requirements Documents.
• Support new process/technology implementation and testing.
• Create standard operating procedures and workflow diagrams.
• Provide training on new processes and best practices.

Skills

Business process analysis

Project management

Lean Six Sigma

Excellent communication

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field

Job description

Overview

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 (e.g. 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

Job Information

• Job Reference: JO-2509-356386
• Salary: £300 - £400 per day
• Salary per: day
• Job Duration: 3 - 6 months
• Job Start Date: ASAP
• Job Industries: Senior Appointments Technology
• Job Locations: Greater London
• Job Types: Contract