Senior Accounts Payable Analyst - FTC

TN United Kingdom; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the automotive sector is seeking a Senior Accounts Payable Analyst to manage the accounts payable department. The successful candidate will ensure timely payments, manage queries, and support junior team members. This role requires strong financial, analytical, and communication skills, with a focus on process improvement and compliance. The position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Company Holiday Pay

Qualifications

• Significant experience in accounts payable function.
• Experience performing complex reconciliations.
• Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of accounts payable department.
• Ensure timely payments to vendors and process supplier invoices.
• Assist with month and year end accruals.

Skills

Financial Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Organizational Skills

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

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Senior Accounts Payable Analyst - FTC, Birmingham

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Client:

Artifex Interior Systems Limited

Location:

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

17.05.2025

Expiry Date:

01.07.2025

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Job Description:

Artifex Interior Systems is pleased to confirm the below opportunity within our business:

Senior Accounts Payable Analyst - FTC

Main purpose of the job

To assist the Transactional Services Finance Manager in managing and overseeing the day-to-day operations of the accounts payable department, responsible for paying supplier invoices on time, ensuring the invoices are processed in an effective, efficient, and timely manner and ensuring the accounts payable ledgers are maintained and reconciled to a high standard, delivering a high level of customer service to both external suppliers and internal customers whilst ensuring compliance with company policies and financial regulations

Main missions and results

• Manage query resolution for both internal customers and external suppliers.

• Supporting junior members of the team with queries, providing guidance, and acting as first point of escalation.

• Reviewing and improving existing AP processes where needed.

• Process supplier invoices by matching to the appropriate GRN and ensure the correct VAT codes are applied.

• Ensure invoices without a purchase order are accurately and appropriately approved in line with our delegation of authority.

• Liaise with the Plant Financial Controller, Procurement, Goods In & Logistics departments to resolve and process unmatched invoices.

• Escalate risks and issues in a timely manner.

• Deal with internal and supplier payment queries promptly.

• Ensure timely payments to vendors.

• Process weekly BACS payment runs, multiple foreign currency, manual and Proforma payments and submit for approval.

• Perform complex supplier statement reconciliations and resolve differences.

• Reconcile intercompany ledgers and intercompany query resolution.

• Assist Finance Managers with month and year end accruals.

• Assist with other month and year end procedures.

• Ensure finance procedures and controls are adhered to within our current working practices.

• Provide Accounts Payable support for the company manufacturing locations and support functions.

• Ad hoc duties relevant to the department as required (including project support).

Key Performance Indicators:

• Process supplier invoices to daily deadlines and targets.

• Invoices paid on time target.

• Queries resolved within specific SLA's.

• Perform Supplier statement reconciliations to daily deadlines and targets.

• Ensure the Month End Close is completed within the allocated deadline.

Preferred skills and experience

• Significant experience working within an accounts payable function.

• Substantial experience performing complex reconciliations and resolving differences is essential.

• Strong Word and Excel skills (Pivot Tables, LOOKUP, SUMIF etc).

• Strong financial and analytical skills.

• Strong interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills.

• Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders in a multi-national environment.

• Experience in a manufacturing or automotive production environment is preferred but not essential.

• Show passion with a ‘can do' attitude.

• Good organisational skills.

• Positive, flexible attitude.

Note: this is not an exhaustive list. All employees are expected to show flexibility and continued self-development to meet the ever-changing needs of the business. All job descriptions / vacancy notices will be subject to continual development.

What you'll get

You will receive a competitive salary ranging plus company holiday pay.

Working hours are 37.5 per week on days, 5-days a week on site at our Elmdon manufacturing facility. Training will be given to the right candidate with the opportunity to join an expanding site within our organisation.

Artifex is an equal opportunities employer and committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst our workforce. Our aim is that our workforce will be truly representative of all sections of society and each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We oppose all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination. We are committed to creating an environment in which individual differences and the contributions of all our staff are recognised.

Interested?

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV with your contact details.

If this job isn't quite what you are looking for but you are looking for a new position within Automotive, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.