Accounts Payable Associate

Lonza; Manchester; Hybrid; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Inclusive workplace

Local benefits

Job summary

Lonza in Manchester is seeking an Accounts Payable Associate to support efficient financial and administrative operations. You will process payments, maintain records, and ensure timely settlement in line with policies.

We seek candidates with strong Excel skills and ERP/SAP experience, attention to detail, and excellent stakeholder communication. This hybrid role offers flexible working patterns and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Excel and experienced using ERP systems, including SAP.
• Strong attention to detail with data accuracy and compliance.
• Excellent customer service, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Process daily automated and manual payments through SAP and online banking, ensuring KPIs and SLAs are achieved.
• Manage and resolve queries from internal teams, external stakeholders, and vendors in a timely and professional manner.
• Ensure all financial controls are followed with accurate documentation in line with company policies and accounting standards.
• Monitor and review Accounts Payable processes, identifying opportunities for improvement and resolving payment issues.
• Investigate, track, and resolve escalations.

Skills

Excel

Attention to detail

Customer service

Stakeholder management

Organised

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

Accounts Payable Associate
Location: Manchester
Hybrid Working – 2 days in the office, 3 days working from home.

The Accounts Payable Associate is responsible for providing effective, efficient financial and administrative operations. To be responsible for ensuring all accounts payable transactions are recorded correctly and payments are completed in an accurate, efficient and timely manner.

What you will get:

• An agile career and dynamic working culture
• An inclusive and ethical workplace
• A variety of benefits tailored to your localality.
• Process daily automated and manual payments through SAP and online banking, effectively managing workload to ensure KPIs and SLAs are achieved.
• Manage and resolve queries from internal teams, external stakeholders, and vendors in a timely and professional manner.
• Ensure all financial controls are followed, evidenced appropriately, and supported by accurate documentation in line with company policies and accounting standards.
• Monitor and review Accounts Payable processes, identifying opportunities for improvement, resolving payment issues, and supporting continuous process efficiency.
• Investigate, track, and resolve escalations

What we are looking for:

• Proficient in Excel and experienced using ERP systems, including SAP.
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on data accuracy, quality, and compliance.
• Excellent customer service, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with a professional and confident approach.
• Highly organised and self-motivated, with the ability to manage workloads, take accountability, and deliver against individual and team objectives.
• Proactive and adaptable, seeking continuous process improvements, embracing change, leveraging diverse perspectives, and using KPIs to drive performance and recognise success.

About Lonza

At Lonza, our people are our greatest strength. With 30+ sites across five continents, our globally connected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. Our core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion and Integrity reflect who we are and how we work together. Everyone’s ideas, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives, and that’s the kind of work we want you to be part of.

Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table. At Lonza, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you’re ready to help turn our customers’ breakthrough ideas into viable therapies, we look forward to welcoming you on board.