Accounts Payable Process & Systems Specialist

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

Accounts Payable Process & Systems Specialist Newtown, Powys Hybrid Working Permanent Salary up to 36,000 + benefits package

Are you an experienced Accounts Payable professional who enjoys finding the root cause of problems and improving processes and procedures?

We're looking for someone with a strong Accounts Payable background who can act as a key support resource for a small transactional finance team, helping resolve queries, identify inefficiencies and drive improvements across processes and systems. This is an excellent opportunity to combine operational expertise with continuous improvement, making a tangible impact on how the finance function operates.

The Opportunity

In this role you will be the go-to person for Accounts Payable knowledge, supporting a small transactional finance team with queries, system issues and process improvements.

You will work closely with colleagues across finance and the wider business to identify opportunities to improve efficiency, enhance controls and optimise system functionality. This role is ideal for someone who understands Accounts Payable inside-out and enjoys finding better ways of working.

Key responsibilities will include:

• 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

Personal Profile

We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable professional who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment and enjoys solving problems and improving processes. You will be naturally curious and analytical, with the ability to identify underlying issues within systems, processes and workflows, and implement improvements that deliver lasting benefits to the wider finance function.

You will have:

• Significant experience within Accounts Payable or transactional finance


• A track record of reviewing and improving finance processes, procedures and controls


• The ability to identify root causes of recurring issues and implement practical solutions


• Strong analytical skills with a continuous improvement mindset


• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships across the business


• The confidence to challenge existing ways of working and drive positive change


• A proactive, hands-on approach with a genuine passion for improving how things are done