P2P Analyst

As a P2P Analyst, you will ensure accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices and payments and maintain strong relationships with vendors and internal stakeholders. You will provide support to the AP Analysts, helping them to problem solve whilst contributing to the overall efficiency of the accounts payable function. A successful P2P Analyst will always provide an excellent level of customer service to both internal and external stakeholders offering clear and accurate communication throughout the query resolution process. Key duties of a P2P Analyst: - Process high volumes of supplier invoices, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies - Match purchase orders, delivery notes, and invoices (3-way matching) - Prepare and process payment runs (BACS, CHAPS, cheques) - Support analysts with non-standard processes or escalations - Support internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation - Ensure compliance with VAT and other relevant financial regulations - Clear communication to senior stakeholders and suppliers in a professional and confident manner - Ability to present to superiors as well as non-AP colleagues (i.e. IT Helpdesk, Wider Business) - Use previous experience & judgement when responding to supplier and internal escalations professionally and promptly - Share any learning and support peers - Ability to coach less experienced members of the team through challenging/non-standard business scenarios - Ability to deliver delegated tasks on behalf of the P2P Manager - Proactively seek the opportunity for new and existing process improvements as well as review those suggested by others and lead implementation where appropriate - Advise on/take appropriate corrective action, identify and recommend solutions to any errors or mistakes - Working knowledge of Excel and the ability to perform basic data analysis (e.g. Pivot, Filter, VLOOKUP) - Working Knowledge of Outlook and Word, ability to produce basic Power Point presentations - Have used SAP (ECC6 or S/4) and VIM, OR equivalent ERP system - Knowledge of different UK Domestic VAT rates (Standard, Reduced, Zero Rated, Exempt)