Accounts Payable Process & Systems Optimizer

Seymour John Ltd; Newtown; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Hybrid working

Job summary

Seymour John Ltd in Newtown, Powys is seeking an Accounts Payable Process & Systems Specialist to join a small transactional finance team. Hybrid working and a permanent role offer an opportunity to resolve queries, drive process improvements and optimise system functionality.

You will own AP knowledge, support day-to-day AP operations, collaborate across finance and the wider business, and develop KPIs to improve performance and controls while ensuring policy compliance.

Qualifications

• Significant experience within Accounts Payable or transactional finance.
• Experience reviewing and improving finance processes, procedures and controls.
• Ability to identify root causes and implement practical solutions.
• Strong analytical skills with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships across the business.
• Proactive, hands-on approach to improving workflows.

Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day operation of a high-volume Accounts Payable function.
• Review existing processes and procedures, identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Investigate underlying system and workflow issues, determining root causes and implementing solutions.
• Monitor and analyse operational performance, recommending improvements where appropriate.
• Develop and track KPIs to support team performance and service delivery.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders to understand business challenges and requirements.
• Produce reports and analysis to support management decision-making.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and finance-related projects.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies and procedures.
• Provide guidance, coaching and support to team members where required.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Root cause analysis

Continuous improvement

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Process optimisation

Job description

Seymour John Ltd in Newtown, Powys is seeking an Accounts Payable Process & Systems Specialist to join a small transactional finance team. Hybrid working and a permanent role offer an opportunity to resolve queries, drive process improvements and optimise system functionality.

You will own AP knowledge, support day-to-day AP operations, collaborate across finance and the wider business, and develop KPIs to improve performance and controls while ensuring policy compliance.