Accounts Payable Analyst

Location: Barrow-in-Furness
Contract: 2+ Year Contract
Working Pattern: Hybrid (4 Days Office / 1 Day Home)
Start Date: ASAP

Land & Sea Resources are currently recruiting for an Accounts Payable Analyst on behalf of Spirit Energy to join their Finance team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Accounts Payable function, ensuring supplier invoices are processed accurately and payments are made on time. Working closely with internal stakeholders and suppliers, you will help drive process efficiency while supporting the effective use of SAP and Medius AP automation systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end supplier invoice processing using the Medius AP automation system.
• Process exception invoices directly within SAP where required.
• Validate invoices and ensure VAT is applied accurately and in accordance with current legislation.
• Ensure supplier and financial data is handled in line with GDPR requirements and company policies.
• Analyse aged creditor reports to support cash flow management and supplier account reconciliation.
• Support Request-to-Pay (R2P) processes and work closely with Procurement and Supply Chain teams.
• Participate in weekly operational review meetings, providing updates on workload, performance and process improvements.
• Run payment proposals within SAP and accurately process supplier payments.
• Manage and respond to supplier and business queries through the shared Accounts Payable inbox.
• Support testing, implementation and continuous improvement of the Medius AP automation system.
• Identify opportunities to improve Accounts Payable processes, automation and operational efficiency.
• Provide ad hoc support across the wider Finance function as required.
• Complete ARIS control activities and generate monthly reports to demonstrate compliance.
• Support SAP User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for system upgrades, enhancements and patches.
• Undertake any other associated duties as reasonably required.

Requirements

• Previous experience working within a busy Accounts Payable or Finance department.
• Experience processing high volumes of supplier invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Good working knowledge of SAP.
• Experience using Medius AP automation software or similar Accounts Payable systems is desirable.
• Understanding of VAT requirements relating to invoice processing.
• Experience reconciling supplier accounts and preparing financial reports.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word and SharePoint.
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Confident communicator with a collaborative approach to working with internal stakeholders and suppliers.
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Previous experience within the energy, engineering or industrial sectors is advantageous.
• Degree qualification is not essential; relevant Accounts Payable experience is considered more important.

What's on Offer

• 2-year contract with a major UK energy operator.
• Immediate start available.
• Hybrid working arrangement.
• Opportunity to join a high-performing Finance team supporting a major operational energy asset.

Working Arrangements

This role is based in Barrow-in-Furness.

Spirit Energy currently operates a hybrid working arrangement for office-based workers:

• Four days per week in the office.
• Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday are mandatory office days.
• The fourth office day can be either Monday or Friday, depending on team requirements.
• Contractors may work in the office five days per week if preferred.

Please note:

• No travel or accommodation allowance is available.
• PAYE contractors only (no umbrella companies).

Equal Opportunity Statement

We demand diversity. As an equal opportunities business, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and abilities. We are inclusive. Diverse backgrounds and perspectives make us stronger, more solutions-driven and more innovative as we continue to build our resource network worldwide. We celebrate and support diversity and are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.

About Land & Sea Resources

Land & Sea Resources are a Global Recruitment Specialist for the Engineering Industry, providing talent to a diverse client base. Attracting talent is our top priority.

Our Strategic Vision is to deliver more value than the competition.

We lead by walking, living and breathing our values. They define our shared culture and reflect the company we're inspired to be each day.