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.

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