Accounts Payable Systems Analyst

Edengrove; East Midlands; Sur place; GBP 45 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Edengrove seeks an Accounts Payable Systems Analyst to drive technology-enabled change across AP and Transaction Accounting. You will blend finance process knowledge with project delivery, data analysis and stakeholder management to improve control, efficiency, standardisation and the user experience.

You will collaborate with AP, Finance, Procurement and IT, map processes, identify automation opportunities, support system config, testing and governance, and deliver training and documentation

Qualifications

• Experience in Accounts Payable, Transaction Accounting, Procure-to-Pay or related finance ops.
• Experience supporting technology, automation, system implementation or process improvement projects.
• Understanding of invoice processing, approvals, supplier data, payments, reconciliations and controls.
• Experience gathering requirements, documenting processes and supporting testing/implementation.
• Strong analytical ability and ability to translate data into insights.
• Effective collaboration across functions and levels of the organisation.
• Knowledge of ERP, workflow and reporting platforms is advantageous.

Responsabilités

• Support AP implementation of Transaction Accounting tech and transformation projects.
• Translate requirements into process, system and data specs with multiple business units.
• Map current/future processes, identify pain points and opportunities for automation.
• Maintain project plans, risks, issues, dependencies and status reports.
• Support system configuration, testing, defects, UAT and readiness.
• Prepare test scripts, SOPs, training materials and user communications.
• Analyse data to identify trends, root causes, and performance improvements.
• Monitor benefits, adoption, efficiency, and data quality.
• Act as liaison between business teams and technical specialists.
• Support change management, training and stabilization post-implementation.
• Ensure governance and compliance with controls and data standards.
• Contribute to the technology roadmap and continuous improvement.

Connaissances

Excel

Data analysis

Process improvement

Stakeholder management

Project coordination

Outils

ERP systems

Finance automation platforms

Data visualisation tools

Description du poste

Accounts Payable Systems Analyst

The Transaction Accounting Technology & Projects Analyst supports Accounts Payable and the wider Transaction Accounting function by delivering technology-enabled change, process improvement and automation initiatives. The role combines a strong understanding of transactional finance processes with practical project delivery, data analysis and stakeholder management. It will play a key part in initiatives such as e-invoicing, LERs, ERP implementations, systems integrations and reporting enhancements, helping to improve control, efficiency, standardisation and the user experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Accounts Payable implementation of Transaction Accounting technology and transformation projects
• Translate operational requirements into clear process, system and data requirements, working closely with Accounts Payable, Finance, Procurement, Tax, IT and external providers.
• Map current and future-state processes, identify pain points and recommend opportunities for automation, simplification and standardisation.
• Maintain project plans, actions, risks, issues, dependencies and status reporting to ensure milestones are delivered on time.
• Support system configuration, testing, defect management, user acceptance testing and implementation readiness.
• Prepare test scripts, process documentation, standard operating procedures, training materials and user communications.
• Analyse transaction and system data to identify trends, root causes, control gaps and opportunities for improved performance.
• Monitor project benefits and operational outcomes, including adoption, processing efficiency, exception rates, data quality and control effectiveness.
• Act as a subject matter contact between operational teams and technical specialists, explaining complex requirements and solutions in clear business language.
• Support change management, training and post-implementation stabilisation to ensure new processes and tools are embedded successfully.
• Maintain strong governance and ensure solutions comply with relevant financial controls, policies, audit requirements and data standards.
• Contribute to the Transaction Accounting technology roadmap and continuous improvement pipeline.

Experience and Knowledge

• Experience within Accounts Payable, Transaction Accounting, Procure-to-Pay or a related finance operations environment.
• Practical experience supporting technology, automation, system implementation or process improvement projects.
• Understanding of invoice processing, approvals, supplier data, payment processes, reconciliations, exceptions and financial controls.
• Experience gathering requirements, documenting processes and supporting testing and implementation activities.
• Strong analytical capability, with confidence interpreting data and investigating operational or system issues.
• Experience working across functions and with stakeholders at different levels of the organisation.
• Knowledge of ERP, workflow, e-invoicing, reporting or finance automation platforms is desirable.
• Formal project management, business analysis, process improvement or accounting qualifications are advantageous but not essential.

Technical and Analytical Skills

• Strong Microsoft Excel and data analysis skills.
• Ability to follow clear process maps, requirements, test scripts and project documentation.
• Familiarity with ERP and finance systems; experience with workflow, automation, reporting or data visualisation tools is beneficial.
• Understanding of system interfaces, master data, access controls and the importance of data quality.
• Ability to diagnose issues logically and work with technical teams through to resolution.

Core Competencies

• Delivery-focused, organised and able to manage competing priorities.
• Curious and improvement-minded, with an interest in finance technology.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy and control.
• Confident communicator who can build effective relationships across business and technical teams.
• Proactive, adaptable and comfortable working through ambiguity and change.