Accounts Payable Officer

INEOS Inovyn; Runcorn; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

INEOS Inovyn, a leading European chemicals company, seeks an Accounts Payable Officer to manage supplier invoices end-to-end within a dynamic Central Financial Controlling team. You will ensure accurate processing, VAT compliance, and timely payments across Europe, supporting ongoing supplier relationships and internal controls.

You will work in an international environment, handle invoice workflows, and contribute to process improvements and automation initiatives, using SAP and other ERP

Qualifications

• Minimum A-Level/NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification.
• 2–3 years in Accounts Payable or Finance Administration.
• Experience with ERP systems, preferably SAP.
• Fluent in spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of suppliers and take ownership of the end-to-end invoice process.
• Process supplier invoices accurately across multiple ERP systems.
• Verify approvals, goods receipts, documentation, and VAT treatment.
• Monitor invoice workflows and resolve discrepancies to ensure timely payment.
• Investigate blocked invoices and supplier credit notes and resolve promptly.
• Maintain supplier accounts and ensure payments comply with terms.
• Handle supplier queries professionally and build strong working relationships.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve disputes with Procurement, Finance, and site teams.
• Support weekly payment runs and monitor overdue balances.
• Prepare reports and performance statistics for the Accounts Payable Manager.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, systems and invoice automation.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across Accounts Payable.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Organised

Problem solving

Communication

Stakeholder management

Team collaboration

Self-motivated

Continuous improvement

Education

A-Level or equivalent

NVQ Level 3

Tools

SAP

Job description

INEOS Inovyn is Europe's leading producer of vinyls and in the top three worldwide. With an annual turnover of €5.1 billion, INEOS Inovyn has circa 4,300 employees and manufacturing, sales and marketing operations in 8 countries across Europe.

INEOS Inovyn’s portfolio consists of an extensive range of class‑leading products arranged across General Purpose Vinyls; Specialty Vinyls; Organic Chlorine Derivatives; Chlor Alkali; Hydrogen and Performance Chemicals. INEOS Inovyn's annual commercial production volume is circa 10 million tonnes.

See www.inovyn.com and www.ineos.com for more details.

Accounts Payable Officer

Keep our business moving. One invoice at a time.

At INEOS Inovyn, we believe strong financial processes are the foundation of operational excellence. As an Accounts Payable Officer, you will play a key role in ensuring our suppliers are paid accurately and on time, helping us maintain trusted partnerships across Europe while supporting one of the leading chemical companies in the region.

You will join our Central Financial Controlling team and work in an international environment where collaboration, continuous improvement, and ownership are highly valued.

What you’ll do

As an Accounts Payable Officer, you will manage a portfolio of suppliers and take ownership of the end‑to‑end invoice process.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Processing supplier invoices accurately and efficiently across multiple ERP systems.
• Verifying approvals, goods receipts, supporting documentation, and VAT treatment.
• Managing logistics invoices and supporting self‑billing processes where applicable.
• Monitoring invoice workflows and resolving discrepancies to ensure timely payment.
• Investigating blocked invoices and supplier credit notes and ensuring prompt resolution.
• Maintaining supplier accounts and ensuring payments comply with agreed payment terms.
• Handling supplier queries professionally and building strong working relationships.
• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving disputes in collaboration with Procurement, Finance, and site teams.
• Supporting weekly payment runs and monitoring overdue balances.
• Preparing reports and performance statistics for the Accounts Payable Manager.
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes, systems, and invoice automation performance.
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across the Accounts Payable function.

What we’re looking for

You are a detail‑oriented finance professional who enjoys solving problems, building relationships, and working in a fast‑paced international environment.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum A-Level, NVQ Level 3, or equivalent qualification.
• 2-3 years of experience within an Accounts Payable or Finance Administration role.
• Strong understanding of Accounts Payable processes and controls.
• Experience working with ERP systems, preferably SAP.
• Good knowledge of VAT and invoice processing requirements.
• Fluent in spoken and written English.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong problem‑solving mindset.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across different teams, functions, and cultures.
• Self‑motivated, proactive, and capable of working independently.
• Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on efficiency and quality.

Why join us?

At INEOS Inovyn, you'll be part of a business that operates across multiple European countries and supports thousands of suppliers. You'll have the opportunity to work in a dynamic international environment where your expertise directly contributes to business performance and supplier satisfaction.

We Offer

• A challenging and varied role with real responsibility.
• Exposure to international finance operations.
• Opportunities to develop your SAP and financial systems expertise.
• A collaborative and supportive team environment.
• The chance to contribute to process improvements and operational excellence.

Ready to make an impact?

If you are passionate about delivering accurate financial processes, building strong supplier relationships, and driving continuous improvement, we would love to hear from you.

This is a direct recruitment. Applications will not be accepted via employment agencies.

Job Details

• Location Runcorn, United Kingdom
• Discipline Other
• Type Full-time
• Business INEOS Inovyn
• Posted 15 September 2026
• Closing Date 13 October 2026
• Requisition ID 3923