Accounts Payable Officer

Fortescue Metals Group; Kidlington; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A global energy and technology company is seeking an Accounts Payable Officer to join their Finance department. This role requires processing supplier invoices, maintaining accurate records, and establishing strong relationships with stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have experience in account payable operations and a good understanding of AP principles. The position offers a hybrid working environment, competitive benefits including group life assurance and private medical insurance, and an inclusive workplace that values diversity.

Benefits

Group Life Assurance

Group Income Protection

Electric Car Scheme

Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Private Medical Insurance

26 days holiday plus public holidays

Free on-site gym access

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of end-to-end accounts payable processes.
• Ability to establish working relationships with stakeholders.
• Experience in managing supplier invoices and payments.

Responsibilities

• Process and ensure accuracy of supplier invoices.
• Maintain accounts payable records in accordance with policies.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Assist with supplier onboarding processes.
• Support audits and process improvements.

Skills

Previous experience in accounts payable

Strong understanding of AP principles

Strong communication skills

High level of accuracy and attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Tools

Large ERP systems

Job description

Fortescue Zero’s mission is to be the world leader in zero emission power systems. We are developing and manufacturing the technologies needed to decarbonise our planet. We are expanding across the geographies of UK, US and Australia and becoming a global company. As part of Fortescue, our vision is to be the number one integrated green technology, energy, and metals company.

An opportunity has arisen for an Accounts Payable Officer to join the Finance department in a rapidly expanding and exciting work environment.

About the role

The Accounts Payable (AP) Officer is responsible for ensuring the timely, accurate, and efficient processing of supplier invoices and payments. This role supports the finance department by maintaining strong internal controls, ensuring compliance with company policies, and maintaining positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

What you will do

• Process supplier invoices, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date accounts payable records in accordance with company policies.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve any discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Maintain orderly supplier ledgers, including, clearing up debit balances and netting of invoices with credit notes
• Communicate with suppliers/procurement team to resolve any issues related to payments or invoices.
• Manage the accounts payable email inbox and respond to inquiries promptly and professionally.
• Assist with supplier onboarding processes
• Provide support for other accounting and finance functions as needed such as documentation and reconciliation requests during external audits.
• Assist with any tasks required for leave cover of the Purchase Ledger Supervisor
• Support process improvement initiatives within the finance function.

About You

• Previous experience in accounts payable
• Strong understanding of AP principles and end-to-end processes
• Familiarity with the AP modules of large ERPs
• High level of accuracy, organisation, and attention to detail
• Strong communication skills and ability to establish strong working relationships with stakeholders.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

What is in it for you?

Our typical hybrid roles at Fortescue Zero require 3 days in the office and 2 from home, making the ability to commute to the stated office location for the required days essential.

• Group Life Assurance
• Group Income Protection
• Electric Car Scheme
• Health Cash Plan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Private Medical Insurance
• 26 days holiday plus public holidays and the opportunity to purchase an additional 5 days per year
• Childcare Benefits
• Free on-site gym access and discounted national memberships

You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position. At Fortescue Zero we are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills. Fortescue Zero is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. If you have a disability, we are happy to discuss reasonable job adjustments. You are welcome to apply no matter your age, disability, gender, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

Please note, if you are applying for a role which involves having access to personal data, you will be subject to a background check. Where checks are unsatisfactory or incomplete and/or a failure to reveal information relating to convictions that you are required to identify as part of the background checks, could lead to withdrawal of an offer of employment.