Location: Glasgow Eurocentre - Hybrid working pattern (3 days in office, 2 days from home)
Security Clearance Required: BPSS
Contract Length: 4 months
Working Hours: Full-time (37 hours per week)
Travel Requirements: None (other than hybrid working arrangement)
Overview
We are hiring a highly organised and detail-oriented Accounts Payable Processor to support the efficient and accurate delivery of Accounts Payable operations for our client. This role is critical in ensuring the timely processing of supplier invoices and employee expense claims, while maintaining strict adherence to internal controls, company policies, and regulatory requirements.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the end-to-end manual processing of Accounts Payable transactions within Sage and Oracle systems, contributing to the integrity of financial operations and supporting continuous improvement initiatives within the finance function.
Key Responsibilities
- Accurately process supplier invoices and employee expense claims within Sage and Oracle systems
- Verify invoice details, manage exceptions, and ensure compliance with company policies and tax regulations
- Investigate and resolve discrepancies, liaising effectively with suppliers and internal stakeholders
- Adhere to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and internal control frameworks to maintain financial accuracy and integrity
- Meet and exceed performance targets aligned with Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
- Contribute to team huddles, performance reviews, and visual management processes
- Collaborate with Accounts Payable and Receivable teams to identify and implement process improvements
- Maintain full compliance with company policies, governance standards, and ethical requirements
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
- Minimum of 12 months' experience in a fast-paced Accounts Payable environment
- Strong understanding of Accounts Payable processes, controls, and relevant regulatory requirements
- Demonstrated ability to work accurately under pressure and meet tight deadlines
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills with a customer-focused approach
- Proven contribution to process improvement initiatives
- Practical experience processing invoices and expenses using Sage, Oracle, or similar ERP systems
- High level of numerical accuracy and analytical problem-solving ability
- Strong attention to detail with a commitment to data integrity
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Effective organisational and time management skills
- Awareness of financial risk and ability to operate within control frameworks
- Self-motivated, adaptable, and able to perform in a dynamic environment
- Capable of delivering high-quality work within tight deadlines
- Collaborative team player with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset
- Committed to continuous improvement and professional standards
