Purpose of role : The Accounts Payable Assistant, Europe, is a member of the Accounts Payable Team, which is a component of the European Shared Services Centre. The role involves processing supplier invoices for goods and services received, resolving supplier queries, and managing invoice processing workflows to ensure invoices are approved and posted within terms. The European SSC team is responsible for finance transaction processing – including AP, VAT, Treasury, Collections and Management accounting - for multiple European entities and thus AP processing is in multiple currencies, under various VAT regimes according to the relevant geography. Main accountabilities: Validate and process large volumes of invoices for multiple European entities Manage Accounts Payable mailboxes and resolve supplier queries; Liaise with other European Synthomer sites as needed and requested in order to obtain data/approvals for processing; Answer and resolve e mail telephone queries from internal and external parties; Collaborate with Synthomer colleagues from multiple departments to ensure timely resolution of vendor/supplier issues; Comply with Company and departmental policies and procedures; Perform other duties as assigned to support the Shared Service Centre Skills and Knowledge: Ability to process data and information accurately and according to expected turnaround times Ability to work in a fast moving environment, managing multiple deliverables Works effectively as part of a team Ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal form. Experience of using an ERP system for processing - preferably SAP. Experience of working in a multi-national entity with stakeholders and transactions in various countries Working knowledge MS Office applications such as Excel, Word and Outlook. European language skills would be desirable Ability to help develop and support a culture that fosters process improvement, high performance teams, employee development, and excellence in customer service. Location and Travel requirements : Position based out of the European Shared Service Centre in Harlow, United Kingdom, which operates under a hybrid working model (with a minimum of 3 days per week in the office). Minimum Requirements: Education: Minimum of GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths. Experience: 3 least 2 years’ experience of working in an Accounts Payable function ideally using an SAP ledger Why Synthomer? We are ambitious We have grown significantly – both organically and inorganically. We are a FTSE 250 listed company, 22% of our revenue comes from newly commercialized products, and we’re recognized in the top-quartile for chemicals manufacturing safety. We believe in high challenge, high support We are keen to let you contribute in real roles from day 1. We expect a lot, but offer a lot, too. This includes onboarding, induction and learning events, networking opportunities, mentoring and personal development planning. So, be up for an inspiring long-term career adventure. We personalize our approach to development At Synthomer, you won't find generic career tracks or development programs but rather a one-size-fits-one approach to employee development. We'll partner with you to ensure you have the right experiences that build your capabilities and accelerate your career growth.