Financial Analyst - Accounts Payable

We are seeking a meticulous and detail-oriented Financial Analyst to specialize in Accounts Payable (AP). The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing the end-to-end invoice and payment process, from validating invoices with stakeholders to reconciling reports and processing payments. This role requires a high level of accuracy and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving discrepancies.

Key Responsibilities

• Invoice Processing: Liaise with stakeholders to validate and process all invoices with designated authorizers. Maintain purchase orders for the AP team to reconcile with final tax invoices. Process invoices in the relevant finance platforms used by clients.
• Reconciliation and Validation: Reconcile the aged payable report with preliminary validation and investigate any discrepancies. For confirmed payments, each batch must reconcile to one final payment report, with batching of transfers, remittance validation, and signatory designation.
• Quality Control: At each step, ensure completeness and check for any errors or missing information. Validate payments with provided online tools before the value date/payment date on remittances.
• Expense Claims: Create and submit expense claims in Concur. Ensure all claims have sufficient backup and documents. If there are inconsistencies, return the claim to the employee for correction and resubmission.
• Payment Processing: Receive approved and expedited claims with the necessary signatures. Post expenses in a subledger as a separate type/category. Process payments for VAT, corporation tax, and wages separately from trade suppliers.