Job Description
Accounts Payable Analyst
Contract Type: 12-Month Fixed-Term
Location: Hybrid 3 days in Stratford- Upon- Avon 2 days remote
About the Role:
We are seeking an Accounts Payable Analyst to join our client on a 12-month fixed-term contract.
You will be responsible for maintaining robust financial processes for end-to-end payables. You will manage well-ordered and actionable payables register, inform exceptions, and recommend payment runs.
You will support their AP process throughout the business and develop and maintain month-end close processes. Additionally, you will ensure that open Purchase Orders (POs), open payments on account (POAs), and unreconciled credit card transactions are kept to a minimum.
Key Responsibilities:
* Assist with all areas of the AP ledger, including processing bills, ensuring compliance on POs, reconciling statements, and managing company credit cards
* Review employee expenses to ensure they align with company policy
* Maintain good working relationships with external vendors, answering queries promptly
* Maintain a live register of the payables balance, with commentary and payment proposals
* Ensure all VAT/GST/HST on purchases is correctly recorded and recovered
* Reconcile AP balance sheet accounts to the AP tracker and highlight POAs and other exceptions
* Drive efficiency in month-end processing, continuously improving all areas under your remit
* Assist with managing a shared Finance inbox, allocating tasks, and controlling information flow to ensure no duplication
* Act as an effective business partner to purchasing heads throughout the organization
* Support ongoing reporting and audit activities as required
* Perform other ad hoc activities as required
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
* 1-2 years working in Accounts Payable
* Experience running a high-volume, efficient, and accurate AP ledger
* Knowledge of Excel
* Proven experience in executing a controlled and well-ordered financial close process
* Natural business acumen with the ability to understand stakeholder needs
* Ability to balance short- and long-term planning
* Knowledge of accounting principles for software businesses
* Experience working with RAMP or NetSuite would be a bonus
What's next?
If you believe you have the desired skills and experience, please follow the link to apply and attach a copy of your latest CV. If successful, a Consultant will be in touch to discuss in more detail.
Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.