Accounts Payable Professional Query Team

Leidos; Farnborough; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent technology company is looking for an experienced Accounts Payable professional to manage invoice reviews, query resolutions, and supplier relationships. This role offers flexibility to work remotely or onsite. Successful candidates will have a proven background in finance and good Excel skills. In return, you can expect a rewarding career with various benefits, including a pension scheme and medical insurance.

Benefits

Contributory Pension Scheme

Private Medical Insurance

33 days Annual Leave

Flexible benefits

Flexi-Time Working

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar finance or Accounts Payable role is essential.
• Ability to engage and collaborate effectively with stakeholders.
• Proficient in intermediate to advanced Excel.

Responsibilities

• Invoice review and validation for the correct entities.
• Resolve queries and issues related to invoices.
• Reconcile supplier statements and manage key relationships.
• Support Accounts Payable Manager with team tasks.

Skills

Proven track record in finance or Accounts Payable role

Understanding of VAT and tax document rules

Good interpersonal skills

Intermediate/Advanced Excel skills

Education

AAT or equivalent

Job description

Location: This role can be based from any of our Leidos UK offices with flexibility to work from home around business demands

Overview

Leidos is looking for a pro‑active experienced individual with great attention to detail to take on all aspects of an Accounts Payable role. The individual will complete all related tasks from data entry, query resolution, statement reconciliations and supplier liaison. The successful individual will have the ability to work remotely or onsite and will see a query through to resolution by engaging and collaborating with stakeholders.

What will I be doing

• Invoice review, ensuring valid tax invoices for correct Leidos entities
• Query resolution, proactively researching and resolving invoice issues through to resolution & payment
• Reconcile supplier statements and own key supplier relationships
• Invoice entry and upload of payable documents into the system
• Support Accounts Payable Manager with all aspects of team tasks
• Present & chair periodic meetings with stakeholders

What does Leidos need from me

• Proven track record in a similar finance or Accounts Payable role
• Understanding of VAT and tax document rules
• Understanding of basic accounting norms, double entry, general ledgers and sub‑ledgers
• Good interpersonal skills and judgement for dealing with stakeholders
• The ability to communicate, negotiate and influence effectively
• Enthusiastic self‑starter
• Intermediate/Advanced Excel skills

It would be great but not essential if you also had

• AAT or equivalent (an advantage)
• Previous experience working in a multi‑national company environment
• Knowledge of supply chains in multi‑national organisations

Clearance Requirements

BPSS Screening Required

Benefits

At Leidos we are passionate about customer success and inspired to make a difference. We offer meaningful and engaging careers, a collaborative culture and support for your career goals while nurturing a healthy work‑life balance.

Our reward scheme includes:

• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• 33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays)
• Flexible benefits (life assurance, health schemes, gym memberships, annual buy and sell holidays, cycle to work scheme)
• Flexi‑Time Working

Commitment to Diversity

We welcome applications from every part of the community and are committed to a truly diverse and inclusive culture.

Who We Are

Leidos UK & Europe works to make the world safer, healthier and more efficient through technology, engineering and science.

Additional Information

Original posting: Leidos anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days, with an anticipated close date no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date.

Pay Range: 32,200–37,900 (annual)