Accounts Payable Analyst

Purpose of the Role

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 Shared Service Centre, 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

• 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).

• 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.