Accounts Payable Analyst

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

Other

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

Technical Skills

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

Qualifications

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