Accounts Payable Analyst
Frimley, United Kingdom
Finance and Accounting Job ID: 32091SC JOHNSON IS A FIFTH-GENERATION FAMILY COMPANY BUILT ON THE SPIRIT OF OUR PEOPLE. We have been leading with purpose for over 130 years, building iconic brands that win the hearts and minds of consumers – such as Raid®, Glade®, Ziploc® and more, in virtually every country around the world. Together, we are creating a better future – for the planet, for future generations and for every SCJ team member. Join our winning team of Wave Makers and Go Getters and help us write the next chapter in the SCJ story.
Accounts Payable Analyst
• Location: Frimley, Surrey
• Function: Accounts Payable - SSC
This role is a 12 month Fixed Term Contract
We are unable to support international relocation for this role
Overview:
Our EMEA Shared Service Centre (SSC) based in the UK has around 230 people across 3 different functions - Finance, Credit & Collections and Supply Chain, it covers our Global Consumer Brands and our SCJ Professional Brands. We support over 20 countries and speak around 40 different languages. The SSC is just one of 5 different SCJ businesses based at the Frimley site.
About the role
The general purpose of this role is to ensure the accurate and timely validation, posting, parking, and payment of invoices within the Purchase Ledger. The position is also responsible for handling VMD requests and provides ongoing support to the Accounts Payable Associate Manager through the delivery of routine operational activities and the contribution to process improvements within the Accounts Payable function. Additionally, the role involves using the SCJ OCR tool to accurately validate incoming invoices and ensure timely processing
What’s in it for you?
Competitive pay & benefits incl Profit Share
Flexible starting and finishing times + 4.5 day working week
We offer study support in finance such as ACCA, CIMA, ACA etc
33 days annual leave including public holidays due to supporting European countries
Pension, Life cover & Health Insurance
Shuttle bus service from local train stations, EV Charging points, Cycle to Work scheme
Free onsite Gym + Classes
Responsibilities
Ensure accounting process performs to Service Level Agreements within the SSC
- Validating, Processing and Paying Intercompany and 3rd party invoices in a timely and accurate manner.
- Reviewing and resolving parked and blocked invoices, through partner relations and process improvements.
- Cooperating with partners and stakeholders from P2P process.
- Performing ad-hoc analysis, query management, identification, and resolution of service delivery issues.
- Accurately performing AP reconciliations, reviewing debit balances, reconciling vendor statements, running payment proposals, and supporting SSC processes.
Customer satisfaction
- Develop customer relationships with internal customers (purchasers- and accounting personnel) and provide a high-quality service to all stakeholders.
- Resolving vendor and country queries efficiently and accurately.
Quality and integrity of financial information provided by the SSC
- Ensuring the appropriate controls are operational to maintain the quality and integrity of financial information to comply with auditing requirements.
- Ensuring consistency of process by following best practice.
Owning the accounting to reporting process
- Identification and implementation of process improvements, with ability to competently share knowledge and learnings.
- Sharing of knowledge with SSC staff including healthy contribution in team meetings and team objectives.
Experience you’ll bring:
- Previous experience of working within an accounts payable department for a multi-national organisation (or experience in AR/Finance role)
- Demonstrated ability to process high volumes of documents across multiple currencies with accuracy and efficiency
- Working knowledge of SAP
- High level of computer literacy, including intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Strong numerical and analytical skills.
- European Language is a plus for this role but is not necessary.
Behaviours you'll need
- Continuous improvement mindset
- Strong ability to meet deadlines, with exceptional attention to detail and a proactive sense of urgency.
- Effective communication skills
- Collaborative team player with the ability to build strong working relationships.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities independently and as a team.
- Adaptability and ability to work effectively in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
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Inclusion & Diversity
We’re a global business, with people from every culture, ethnicity, race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, and ability. We recognize the breadth of human experience, and we work to celebrate it. It is our goal to build a diverse, inclusive, and supportive work environment where all people can thrive.
We’re committed to ongoing efforts that help us attract, hire, and retain diverse talent who want to build a positive, inclusive environment. Read more about our ongoing initiatives at https://jobs.scjohnson.com/inclusion.
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