Accounts Payable Analyst

Our client a well establish business, operating in the Energy, Petrochemical and O&G sector are currently looking to hire an Accounts Payable Analyst based from their offices in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria.

Job Title: Accounts Payable Analyst
Location: Barrow-In-Furness, Cumbria
Duration: 2 YEAR CONTRACT
Day Rate: Competitive Day Rate - Inside IR35
Hybrid Working: Negotiable to 2/3 days per week.

Purpose Statement Responsible for the day to day running within AP/AR team interacting with the business and suppliers to ensure payments are correct and on time.

Key Responsibilities:

Core Deliverables:

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• Manage end-to-end supplier invoice processing using the Medius AP automation system
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• Post invoices directly in SAP for exception scenarios
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• Apply working knowledge of VAT in invoice processing and validation
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• Maintain a basic understanding of GDPR and ensure data is handled appropriately
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• Perform aged creditor report analysis to support cash flow and supplier management
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• Demonstrate knowledge of Request-to-Pay processes within the supply chain
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• Participate in weekly operational review meetings to support performance tracking
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• Run payment proposals in SAP and execute payment postings accurately
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• Manage and respond to queries within the shared Accounts Payable inbox
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• Support testing and enhancement of Medius system improvements
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• Identify and implement process improvements to increase AP automation and efficiency
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Other:

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• Provide ad hoc support across the Finance department as required
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• Complete ARIS control activities, including generating monthly reports to evidence compliance
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• Support SAP User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for system upgrades and patches
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• Any other associated duties as reasonably required
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Technical Skills:

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• Experienced Accounts Payable specialist
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• SAP user
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• Confident person with a naturally collaborative personality
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• Reconciling accounts
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• Report preparation experience
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• VAT knowledge
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• Knowledge of Medius automated AP system and advantage
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• Proficiency in IT systems, including Word, Excel, and SharePoint
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Qualifications:

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• Degree not necessary - experience more important
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• Some experience of invoice processing within a busy accounts payable department
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