Role: P2P Analyst

Location: Manchester (Hybrid)

Job Type: Permanent, Full-time

Salary: £29,000 - £32,000 Per Anum

About the Role

We are recruiting for a P2P Analyst to join a well established transactional finance team within a large international organisation operating in the logistics and supply chain sector.

This role will play an important part in ensuring the smooth running of the Procure to Pay function, with responsibility for supplier reconciliations, resolving complex queries, and supporting the delivery of accurate and timely vendor payments across high volume ledgers.

Working closely with the Senior P2P Analyst, you will help maintain strong financial controls across the payables process while also contributing to process improvements and operational efficiencies within the team.

This position would suit someone with a strong accounts payable or finance reconciliation background who enjoys working in a fast paced environment and taking ownership of supplier relationships.

Key Responsibilities for the Role:

• Perform regular supplier statement reconciliations, investigating and resolving discrepancies to ensure accounts remain accurate and compliant
• Manage assigned supplier ledgers, monitoring ageing balances and resolving outstanding reconciling items
• Act as a key point of contact for supplier queries, ensuring timely resolution of invoice, payment and credit note issues
• Investigate and resolve complex vendor account discrepancies to support accurate and on time payments
• Set up, monitor and maintain Direct Debit arrangements with suppliers
• Work closely with internal departments to resolve invoice, payment and terms related queries
• Support the month end process including assisting with vendor accruals and ledger reviews
• Assist the Senior P2P Analyst with identifying opportunities to improve processes and controls within the P2P function
• Ensure compliance with company policies, financial controls and relevant regulatory requirements
• Provide support and guidance to junior members of the team when required

What we are looking for:

• 2 to 3 years' experience within an Accounts Payable, P2P or finance reconciliation role
• Experience working in a high volume transactional finance environment
• Strong supplier reconciliation and query resolution experience
• Good understanding of P2P processes and financial controls
• Experience using ERP systems such as SAP is advantageous
• Strong Excel skills and analytical capability
• Experience managing Direct Debits and supplier payment queries
• Knowledge of VAT and financial compliance requirements
• Part-qualified or studying towards ACCA / CIMA is advantageous

If you're looking to bring your technical accounting expertise into a business with exciting growth ambitions and a supportive, collaborative culture, this could be your ideal next move.

To be considered for this fantastic opportunity, you must APPLY NOW, making sure to attach your up-to-date CV.

*Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an initial telephone interview. If selected from the shortlist, a formal interview process will then begin.

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