Senior Accounts Payable

Job Title: Senior Accounts Payable Analyst
Location: Duddeston, Birmingham
Salary: Up to £35,000
Type: Permanent, Full-Time, Office-Based
Working Hours: Monday Friday, 9:00am 5:30pm

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Accounts Payable Analyst to join our client's finance team based in Duddeston, Birmingham.

Our client is a well-established and growing pharmaceutical business, offering the opportunity to join a busy and collaborative finance team where you'll play a key role in supporting the accounts payable function, driving process improvements, and ensuring the efficient delivery of day-to-day AP operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Invoice Processing: Post, verify, and code purchase invoices and credit notes from multiple suppliers; manage automated invoice uploads as systems evolve.
• Reconciliations: Perform monthly reconciliations of supplier statements to maintain accurate accounts.
• Supplier Management: Act as the main point of contact for suppliers, resolving payment queries, disputes, and maintaining master data.
• Process Improvement: Identify and implement improvements to AP processes for efficiency and compliance.
• Compliance & Audit: Ensure all AP activities adhere to company policies and act as first point of contact for internal and external audits.
• Financial Reporting: Assist with month-end reporting and contribute to the month-end closing process.

What We're Looking For:

• Minimum of 3 years experience working in accounts payable
• AAT qualification is desirable
• Experience using automated invoice processing systems would be advantageous
• Experience using accounting software; familiarity with Sage 200 would be beneficial
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to reconcile complex accounts
• Excellent numeracy skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Highly organised, accurate, and efficient with strong prioritisation skills
• Ability to build strong relationships with suppliers and internal teams