About the role
This role is vital within Edinburgh
Airport Limited’s Finance team, supporting the accurate and timely processing of financial
transactions.
The role is largely focused within the Accounts Payable team
and reports to the Accounts Payable Supervisor. The role is part of the Transactional Finance Team (Accounts Payable, Accounts
Receivable and Credit Control) and it is expected you will collaborate
effectively with the Procurement team, wider Finance team and various other
stakeholders throughout the business.
You’ll help ensure supplier invoices are
processed accurately, payments are made on time, supplier accounts are
reconciled, and banking transactions are recorded efficiently. In time you can
expect exposure to the other disciplines within Transactional Finance. This role does offer hybrid working, which can be discussed in more detail at interview stage.
About the recruitment process
The recruitment process for this role will have three stages. The first stage will be an informal interview via Microsoft Teams with member(s) of the Financial Control team, providing an opportunity for us to learn more about you and your experience and for you to find out more about the role and Edinburgh Airport. For successful candidates, there will be a second stage in-person interview, which will include a competency test and the opportunity to meet additional members of the Finance team. Successful candidates will be invited to a final stage interview, again with members of the Finance team and again this interview will be in-person at the Airport.
Please note, depending on the volume of applications, the recruitment process for this role may change. Due to the number of applications we expect to receive for this role, we reserve the right to close this advert earlier than the listed closing date to ensure we’re able to effectively manage interest.
We are committed to supporting diverse ways of thinking and working, so if you require adjustments in the recruitment process, please let us know on your application. You can find out more about our interview process here.
What you’ll be doing
- Managing supplier queries professionally and efficiently, ensuring payment issues are resolved and supplier relationships are maintained.
- Processing supplier invoices that cannot be automatically matched through the NetSuite automated invoice processing.
- Reviewing auto-processed invoices to ensure accuracy and resolving any system-generated errors prior to payment.
- Managing invoice matching exceptions, investigating invoice disputes, and working with internal stakeholders and suppliers to achieve timely resolution.
- Completing regular supplier statement reconciliations and investigating outstanding items.
- Processing ad-hoc and urgent payments through Edinburgh Airport’s banking platform, ensuring appropriate approvals are followed.
- Identifying opportunities to improve automation, controls, and the overall efficiency of the Accounts Payable function.
- Providing cross-cover within the Transactional Finance Team
- Deputising for the Accounts Payable Supervisor where appropriate
What we’re looking for
To be successful in this role, you’ll bring a high level of accuracy, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to managing your workload. You’ll be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, building positive relationships with suppliers and colleagues, and ensuring tasks are completed to agreed deadlines.
To apply for this role, you’ll need:
- Strong data entry skills with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
- A proactive approach and the ability to take initiative when resolving issues and improving processes.
- A conscientious attitude, taking ownership and responsibility for tasks through to completion.
- Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively and manage multiple demands.
- The ability to work to deadlines while maintaining a high standard of work.
- Strong communication and customer service skills, with the confidence to interact with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
- Previous experience working in a similar role within a busy Finance or Accounts Payable function is preferred.
- A good understanding of general accounting procedures would be advantageous.
- Experience with Microsoft Excel is essential. Knowledge of Oracle NetSuite and Zone Capture would be advantageous, but is not essential.
What we’ll offer you
- Pension scheme- employer contributions can be up to 7%
- 32 days holiday, based on full time roles, increasing with service
- Annual discretionary bonus
- Supporting your health and wellbeing- private healthcare after 1 years’ service, access to our Employee Assistance Programme and occupational health services
- Free car parking on site and when you go on holiday
- We offer a range of other benefits, find out more here
Why EDI?
We are Edinburgh Airport, where Scotland meets the world. The success of the airport comes down to our people, and you can help us deliver even more big days for our passengers and colleagues. The development of your career is important to us, and we’ll support and encourage this every step of the way. We offer in-house and external training, both role specific and based on your objectives.
As a business we’re driven by our values – they’re at the core of our culture and everything we do. We will ask questions based on our values during your interview, as we’re looking for people who will demonstrate these values day-in, day-out. So if this sounds like you, apply now and get ready for your career to take off.
As a Disability Confident Leader, we are committed to ensuring applicants with a disability can participate fully in our recruitment process. Please let us know in your application form if you require any adjustments, such as parking arrangements or alternative methods of communication.
We give colleagues the opportunity to engage with different people and projects, within our business and beyond. You can get involved in a variety of different employee groups, including Diversity, STEM, Wellbeing, or create your own community – it’s important to us that you can share your interests and be yourself at work.
