Job Description: Accounts Payable Analyst
Location: Wolverhampton
Role Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented Purchase Ledger Analyst to join our Shared Services Finance team in Wolverhampton. This role is primarily focused on Accounts Payable, ensuring supplier invoices, payments and expenses are processed accurately and on time. You will play a key role in maintaining strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders, supporting efficient financial operations across multiple UK sites.
Key Responsibilities
Accounts Payable (Core Focus)
- Process high volumes of supplier invoices accurately and in a timely manner
- Perform 3-way matching of purchase orders, delivery notes, and invoices
- Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies with suppliers and internal teams
- Reconcile supplier statements and resolve outstanding queries
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date supplier records within the ERP system
Payments & Expenses:
- Assist with payment runs (BACS/online payments) in line with company schedules
- Process and verify employee expense claims in line with company policy
Month-End & Financial Support:
- Support month-end close activities including accruals, prepayments, journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations
- Assist with reconciliation of bank accounts, supplier balances, and intercompany transactions
Compliance & Reporting:
- Ensure adherence to company policies and financial controls
- Maintain proper documentation for audit purposes (internal and external)
- Support process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy
- Ensure segregation of duties
General:
- Support the Shared Services Manager in any other duties that may be required
Skills & Experience
Experience:
- Previous experience in a Purchase Ledger or accounts Payable role
- Previous experience of Payments and Banking (multiple currencies)
- Previous experience reconciling employee expenses
- Experience working in a high-volume transaction environment
- Exposure to ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Concur Invoice and Expense) is desirable
- General knowledge of AR to support when required (not essential)
Technical Skills:
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel (e.g., formulas, pivot tables desirable)
- Strong numerical and reconciliation skills
Soft Skills:
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- Good communication skills, with the ability to build relationships with suppliers and colleagues
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
What we offer
- Competitive salary with benefits package (£34,000 - £38,000pa)
- Opportunity to develop within a Shared Services environment
- Supportive team and ongoing training
- 37 hours per week
- Half day on Fridays
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