AP Reconciliation Analyst — 6-Month Contract

Arriva UK Bus Limited; England; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Arriva UK Bus Limited is seeking an Accounts Payable Reconciliation Analyst for a 6-month fixed-term contract. You will reconcile supplier statements, resolve discrepancies, and drive improvements within our Shared Services Finance team.

The role requires highly organised individuals with strong Excel skills, ERP experience (Oracle/SAP) and a collaborative, service-focused mindset to ensure regulatory compliance and accurate financial reporting.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an Accounts Payable or similar reconciliation-based role.
• Knowledge of ERP systems – Oracle or SAP experience is highly desirable.
• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and solution-focused.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A collaborative team player with a proactive and improvement-focused mindset.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and good working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile supplier statements in a timely and accurate manner, following up with critical suppliers.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies, missing invoices, and variances to maintain financial integrity.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to resolve issues and optimize processes.
• Generate detailed reconciliation reports and maintain documentation of activity.
• Manage return-to-vendor processes, invoice holds, and escalation of unresolved queries.
• Coordinate with the query management team to resolve aged items.
• Support team members during absences and uphold excellent customer service.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, internal policies, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Accounts Payable

ERP systems (Oracle/SAP)

Excel

Stakeholder communication

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Process improvement

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Oracle

SAP

Job description

Arriva UK Bus Limited is seeking an Accounts Payable Reconciliation Analyst for a 6-month fixed-term contract. You will reconcile supplier statements, resolve discrepancies, and drive improvements within our Shared Services Finance team.

The role requires highly organised individuals with strong Excel skills, ERP experience (Oracle/SAP) and a collaborative, service-focused mindset to ensure regulatory compliance and accurate financial reporting.