Accounts Payable Processor Full Time NEW

Pay Rate: £280 – £300 Daily Rate Inside IR35 via PAYE Umbrella

Duration: 3 Months

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

The Accounts Payable Processor plays a critical role in ensuring accurate and timely management of supplier invoices and employee expenses. This position is responsible for end-to-end manual processing of Accounts Payable transactions within Sage and Oracle systems, including:

• Verification and entry of supplier invoices, including handling exceptions and ensuring compliance with company policies and tax regulations.
• Processing and validation of employee expense claims, maintaining accuracy and adherence to guidelines, and
• Resolution of discrepancies and queries with suppliers and internal stakeholders,

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Accurately process supplier invoices and expense claims in Sage and Oracle, ensuring compliance with internal controls and regulatory requirements.
• Investigate and resolve invoice and expense discrepancies promptly, maintaining strong relationships with suppliers and internal teams.
• Contribute to team performance reviews, huddles, and visual management boards to drive continuous improvement.
• Execute tasks in strict adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and internal control frameworks to safeguard financial integrity.
• Achieve and exceed performance targets aligned with Service Level Agreements (SLAs) to support business objectives.
• Collaborate with the Accounts Payable & Receivable Management team, identifying and implementing opportunities to enhance process efficiency.
• Maintain full compliance with company policies and procedures, ensuring alignment with corporate governance and ethical standards.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Business Knowledge

• Minimum of 12 months’ experience in a complex and fast-paced Accounts Payable environment, demonstrating accuracy and resilience under pressure.
• Understanding of Accounts Payable principles, practices, and regulatory requirements, with the ability to apply them effectively.
• Strong stakeholder service orientation, ensuring positive interactions and timely resolution of queries.
• Proactive contributor to the continuous improvement of the Accounts Payable function.

Essential Functional / Technical Skills

• Hands-on experience with manual invoice and expense processing in Sage and Oracle.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly.
• High numerical aptitude and analytical problem-solving skills to manage reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Meticulous attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in all financial transactions.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, capable of prioritising tasks in a deadline-driven environment.
• Risk awareness and mitigation capability, ensuring compliance and safeguarding financial integrity.
• Familiarity with Finance IT systems and processes, ideally with experience in Sage & Oracle or similar ERP platforms.

Personal Attributes / Competencies

• Enthusiastic, self-motivated, and adaptable, thriving in an environment of change and continuous improvement.
• Ability to deliver high-quality work at pace, maintaining accuracy and professionalism under pressure.