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 AnalystLocation: Barrow-In-Furness, CumbriaDuration: 2 YEAR CONTRACTDay Rate: Competitive Day Rate - Inside IR35Hybrid 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:Manage end-to-end supplier invoice processing using the Medius AP automation systemPost invoices directly in SAP for exception scenariosApply working knowledge of VAT in invoice processing and validationMaintain a basic understanding of GDPR and ensure data is handled appropriatelyPerform aged creditor report analysis to support cash flow and supplier managementDemonstrate knowledge of Request-to-Pay processes within the supply chainParticipate in weekly operational review meetings to support performance trackingRun payment proposals in SAP and execute payment postings accuratelyManage and respond to queries within the shared Accounts Payable inboxSupport testing and enhancement of Medius system improvementsIdentify and implement process improvements to increase AP automation and efficiencyOther:Provide ad hoc support across the Finance department as requiredComplete ARIS control activities, including generating monthly reports to evidence complianceSupport SAP User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for system upgrades and patchesAny other associated duties as reasonably requiredTechnical Skills:Experienced Accounts Payable specialistSAP userConfident person with a naturally collaborative personalityReconciling accountsReport preparation experienceVAT knowledgeKnowledge of Medius automated AP system and advantageProficiency in IT systems, including Word, Excel, and SharePointQualifications:Degree not necessary - experience more importantSome experience of invoice processing within a busy accounts payable departmentTPBN1_UKTJ