Accounts Payable Associate

MAG; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading airport operator is seeking an Accounts Payable professional based at Manchester Airport. You will manage invoice logging and payments while ensuring compliance with VAT standards. The ideal candidate will have 1-2 years of experience in a similar role, strong numerical and communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft applications. The company offers a flexible working environment, a generous pension plan, extensive holiday time, and various perks to promote employee well-being.

Benefits

Flexible pension plan

24 days holiday plus bank holidays

Free parking

Subsidised public transport

Company discounts

2 volunteering days per year

Free Virtual GP service

Care Concierge service

Qualifications

• 1-2 years' experience in an Accounts Payable department.
• Knowledge of VAT regulations.
• Understanding of the Construction Industry Sub-Contractors Tax Deduction Scheme (CIS).

Responsibilities

• Log and pay all invoices submitted to the Manchester Airport Group.
• Maintain relationships with stakeholders and provide excellent customer service.
• Adhere to VAT and compliance standards.

Skills

Excellent numerical skills

Verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work accurately

Planning own workload

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

SAP

Job description

Summary

• Based at Manchester Airport
• 12-month Fixed Term Contract
• Flexible/Hybrid working for a better work/life balance
• We are proud to be a diverse employer, and we welcome candidates from all backgrounds

Why MAG?

At MAG we provide the airport facilities and travel services that people need to connect with the world. As the largest UK‑owned airport operator, we serve over 60 million passengers a year from Manchester, London Stansted, and East Midlands Airports. With over 270 destinations across the globe, our businesses not only bring people together but also support the prosperity of the regions in which we operate. Sustainability is one of our core values, and it shapes everything we do. We’re committed to protecting the environment and supporting our local communities. Our programmes include airport and airline decarbonisation, comprehensive education, skills and employment support and community engagement initiatives including volunteering opportunities. At MAG, we recognise creating a first‑class journey for our customers starts by creating a first‑class career journey for our colleagues and we are committed to building inclusive environments in which our people can thrive. You’ll also have access to some great benefits including:

• Flexible and generous company pension plan with various company contribution options (up to 10%) that you can change to suit your personal needs
• 24 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Free parking
• Subsidised public transport
• Huge range of company discounts
• 2 volunteering days per year
• Free Virtual GP service, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
• Care Concierge service

The role

You’ll be joining a very friendly and supportive team who make up the payment function within Group Transactional Services. You’ll log and pay all invoices submitted to the Manchester Airport Group of Companies within its normal terms of trading to avoid the payment of interest and adhere to strict VAT and compliance standards whilst maintaining good relationships with internal and external stakeholders and providing excellent customer service.

What will make you successful in the role?

You’ll have 1‑2 years’ experience of working in an Accounts Payable department in a large, complex organisation and have Microsoft Word and Excel experience with previous SAP experience an advantage. You’ll have excellent numerical skills as well as good verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work accurately and plan your own workload with minimum supervision. Knowledge of VAT regulations and of the Construction Industry Sub‑Contractors Tax Deduction Scheme (CIS) and of Credit Card and Purchasing Card processing would be beneficial.

Equal Opportunities & Reasonable Adjustments

At MAG we believe in the importance of diversity & inclusion for all. We are committed to creating a workforce that is reflective of our society. As such we welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We’re also committed to well‑being with a focus on mental health and supporting colleagues from under‑represented groups through our Colleague Resource Groups. As a Disability Confident employer we are committed to creating an environment where candidates and employees can perform at their optimum. Please let us know if we can provide you with any reasonable adjustments to aid your application or interview process. You can contact the team by emailing [e-mail].

Our Colleague Resource Groups include: Women's Network, Embrace – Race & Ethnicity Group, Fly With Pride (LGBTQIA+), Mental Health, Parent & Carers, Disabilities including neurodiversity.