Accounts Payable Systems Analyst

Accounts Payable Systems - Project Analyst

The Transaction Accounting Technology & Projects Analyst supports Accounts Payable and the wider Transaction Accounting function by delivering technology-enabled change and process improvement. The role combines an understanding of transactional finance processes with practical project delivery. Acting a project assistant playing a key part in initiatives such as e-invoicing, LERs, ERP implementations, systems integrations and reporting enhancements, helping to improve control, efficiency, standardisation and the user experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Accounts Payable implementation of Transaction Accounting technology and transformation projects
• Assist with translation of operational requirements into clear process, system and data requirements, working closely with Accounts Payable, Finance and IT.
• Map current and future-state processes.
• Maintain project plans, actions, risks, issues, dependencies and status reporting to ensure milestones are delivered on time.
• Monitor project benefits and operational outcomes, including adoption, processing efficiency, exception rates, data quality and control effectiveness.
• Contact between operational teams and technical specialists.
• Support change management, training and post-implementation stabilisation to ensure new processes and tools are embedded successfully.

Experience and Knowledge

• Experience within Accounts Payable, Transaction Accounting, Procure-to-Pay or a related finance operations environment.
• Practical experience supporting technology, automation, system implementation or process improvement projects.
• Understanding of invoice processing, approvals, supplier data, payment processes, reconciliations, exceptions and financial controls.
• Experience gathering requirements, documenting processes and supporting implementation activities.
• Experience working across functions and with stakeholders at different levels of the organisation.
• Knowledge of ERP, workflow, e-invoicing, reporting or finance automation platforms is desirable.
• Formal project management, business analysis, process improvement or accounting qualifications are advantageous but not essential.

Technical and Analytical Skills

• Strong Microsoft Excel and data analysis skills.
• Ability to follow clear process maps, requirements and project documentation.
• Familiarity with ERP and finance systems; experience with workflow, automation, reporting or data visualisation tools is beneficial.
• Understanding of system interfaces, master data, access controls and the importance of data quality.

Core Competencies

• Delivery-focused, organised and able to manage competing priorities.
• Curious and improvement-minded, with an interest in finance technology.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy and control.
• Proactive, adaptable and comfortable working through ambiguity and change.