Accounts Payable Analyst - Reed : Job Details

Senior Accounts Payable Analyst | 12-month Fixed Term Contract

Tis role offers hybrid working, 1 - 2 days in the office in Antrim 

REED is delighted to be assisting an expanding, innovative technology business in the Antrim area, in the appointment of a full-time Senior Accounts Payable Analystfor a 12-month fixed term contract.

This is an exciting time to be part of this local success story, who pride themselves on a positive working culture and staff retention.

The role:

As the organisation continues to move through a significant period of change, the accounts payable team deliver a number of critical functions globally which include purchase order and invoice processing and analysis, sales VAT and expenses processing and analysis.

Key areas of responsibility include:

Accounts Payable: We are delivering an accounts payable automation tool for use across the group. Bring expertise and knowledge of AP automations tools to ensure we leverage maximum automation and maximise the use of purchase orders for spend control. Look for opportunities to increase usage and improve the quality of information submitted. Processing of supplier purchase orders, invoices, and liaising with treasury for payment.

Travel and Expense Processing: Processing and repayment of travel claims when they are inline with company policy to agreed deadlines. Developing analysis and reporting for senior managers to identify trends and patterns of staff behaviour.

Sales Tax, VAT, GST Submissions: Processing and submission of a number of the sales taxes, VAT, GST in relevant countries and jurisdictions. This currently includes USA, Canada, UK, Ireland (EU), Australia, New Zealand and may evolve to include other countries or jurisdictions in the future.

Analysis and Reporting: Conduct analysis as required to gain a better understanding of spend. 

Participate in the testing of new systems including AP automation tooling, ERP and others as required.

Essential Criteria:

Involvement in the implementation of an AP automation tool

3+ years’ experience in Accounts Payable and Expense Management

2+ years experience in sales tax/VAT/GST submission

2+ years’ experience working with data from multiple sources to compile reporting alongside strong excel / other reporting knowledge

Experience of working with stakeholders at all levels of the business

Desirable Criteria:

Prior experience of a SaaS business

Accounting/Bookkeeping Qualification

For more information on this excellent contract opportunity, please contact Lizzy Lyons at Reed Belfast, apply via this advertisement, or contact me confidentially on LinkedIn.