Accounts Payable Analyst

Role Purpose

The Accounts Payable Analyst is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices, payments, and reconciliations across multiple entities and regions. Operating within a Global Finance team, the role supports standardized, compliant, and efficient purchase‑to‑pay processes while delivering a high level of service to internal stakeholders and external suppliers.

The position plays a key role in maintaining strong financial controls, meeting month‑end close deadlines, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the global AP function.

Key Responsibilities

• Process high‑volume supplier invoices and credit notes accurately and in line with company policy and internal controls.
• Perform 2‑way and 3‑way matching against purchase orders and goods receipts where applicable.
• Ensure invoices are correctly coded, approved, and posted to the appropriate legal entity and finance ledger codes.
• Resolve invoice discrepancies in a timely manner through collaboration with procurement, budget holders, and suppliers.
• Provide best in class customer service, ensuring timely and clear answers are provided to all queries across our Zendesk AP mailboxes
• Perform supplier statement reconciliations and ensure missing items are posted/followed up
• Deliver a consistent, professional service to internal and external stakeholders in line with agreed SLAs.
• Support the preparation and processing of payment runs in line with agreed schedules and approval controls.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, audit requirements, and segregation of duties.
• Support audit requests by providing documentation and explanations as required.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, and standardisation of AP processes.
• Support the implementation of global tools, systems, and process changes across the shared service centre.
• Contribute to the documentation and maintenance of standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Essential

• Experience working in a shared service centre or multi‑entity finance environment.
• Strong attention to detail and high levels of accuracy.
• Must speak business level English
• Ability to manage high transaction volumes and meet strict deadlines.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with global stakeholders.
• Good working knowledge of Excel and finance systems / ERP platforms (e.g. SAP, AX or equivalent).

Key Behaviours

• Customer‑focused with a strong service mindset.
• Proactive and solution‑oriented approach to problem solving.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment.
• Collaborative team player with the confidence to challenge and improve processes.