Job Title: Senior Accounts Payable Analyst
Start Date: ASAP
Location: Duddeston, Birmingham
Salary: Up to £35,000
Type: Permanent, Full-Time, Office-Based
Working Hours: Monday – Friday, 9am – 6pm
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Accounts Payable Analyst to join our client's finance team based in Duddeston, Birmingham. Our client is a well-established and fast-growing pharmaceutical manufacturer, offering the opportunity to become part of a busy and collaborative finance team in a key role overseeing the accounts payable function.
Key Responsibilities:
- Invoice Processing: Post, verify, and code purchase invoices and credit notes from multiple suppliers; manage automated invoice uploads as systems evolve.
- Reconciliations: Perform monthly reconciliations of supplier statements to maintain accurate accounts.
- Supplier Management: Act as the main point of contact for suppliers, resolving payment queries, disputes, and maintaining master data.
- Process Improvement: Identify and implement improvements to AP processes for efficiency and compliance.
- Compliance & Audit: Ensure all AP activities adhere to company policies and act as first point of contact for internal and external audits.
- Financial Reporting: Assist with month-end reporting and contribute to the month-end closing process.
The successful candidate will have:
- 3–5 years’ experience working within Accounts Payable at a senior level
- Experience using accounting systems, Sage 200 would be ideal
- Proven experience implementing and improving AP processes
- Excellent attention to detail with the ability to reconcile complex accounts
- Strong numerical and analytical skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel
- Highly organised, efficient with strong prioritisation skills
- Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders
Desirable:
- AAT qualification
- Experience using automated invoice processing systems
- Finance experience working in the pharmaceutical/similar sector
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Pay: £35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- How many years of Accounts Payable experience do you have?
- Do you drive?
- Do you have experience in implementing and improving AP processes?
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
