Accounts Payable Analyst - Fixed Term (Maternity Leave Cover)
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Required and preferred rules are kept separate and reflect the wording in the original posting.
About the Role
You will manage the accounts payable process from incoming invoices through accounting entries and payment instructions. You will process invoices in Concur, post journals to the general ledger, support employee expenses and tax payments, and assist with month-end close and balance sheet reconciliations. You will communicate with suppliers and colleagues, follow key controls, resolve issues promptly, and identify opportunities to improve finance processes through technology and automation. This is a 15-month maternity-cover contract commencing in mid-October 2026.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Experience using SAP S/4HANA and SAP Concur
- Strong communication and organisational skills
- Keen attention to detail
- Confidence and proactivity when working with internal and external stakeholders
- Interest in technology and finance
- Strong analytical skills and logical problem-solving ability
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Positive attitude and track record of meeting deadlines
- Calm, diplomatic and professional manner
Responsibilities
- Account for invoiced costs, including month-end journal postings and control processes
- Support employee expense and tax authority payment processes
- Administer the accounts payable mailbox and process invoices using SAP Concur
- Post journals into the general ledger while maintaining strong quality control
- Support month-end close processes and balance sheet account reconciliations
- Communicate professionally and promptly with suppliers and colleagues
- Follow key financial controls appropriately
- Identify opportunities to improve finance processes and the controls environment
