Accounts Payable Finance Officer - West

Key Responsibilities Include:

Accounts Payable Operations

• Ensure timely compilation and submission of all payment runs working closely with treasury team.
• Coordinate with the offshore AP processing team to manage invoice workflows, escalations, and urgent payment requests.
• Taking ownership of key supplier ledgers and maintaining good working relationships with both the supplier and Internal stakeholders .
• Oversee accuracy of automated invoice scanning system and providing resolution for held invoices.
• Maintain control of AP inbox managing all incoming correspondence and providing timely response.

Stakeholder & Supplier Management

• Act as the central point of contact for all UK, European and South African stakeholders regarding Accounts Payable enquiries, status updates, and issue resolution.
• Maintain productive relationships with suppliers, offshore team, procurement, and finance staff.
• Guide internal staff on correct AP processes to ensure efficient and timely processing.
• Establish and manage relationships with third party service partners to drive continuous improvement.

Financial Controls & Governance

• Work with offshore Accounts payable team and onshore finance teams to complete and clear all supplier Ledger reconciliations.
• Ensure AP actions, decisions, and communications are accurately recorded and documented in line with audit and governance requirements.
• Support adherence to standard operating procedures and contribute to improvements where required.
• Ensure compliance with internal control frameworks, payment policies, and approval authorities.

Process Improvement & Reporting 

• Provide clear, accurate, and relevant reporting in line with finance governance requirements.
• Support training and onboarding of internal stakeholders regarding AP processes and systems.